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5 Reasons To Use Tuition Insurance
Life during college often comes with many ups and downs. Sometimes, life throws an unexpected curveball that requires students to withdraw from schoo…
The College Investor
07/15/2024
Should Students Take A Gap Year Before College
As high school graduation approaches, you might find yourself at a crossroads. Should you take the conventional route and go straight to co…
The College Investor
07/10/2024
How Do Tuition Payment Plans Work
A tuition payment plan is a lesser-known way to pay for college as you go. It breaks your tuition bill up into smaller payments, allowing y…
The College Investor
07/08/2024
Financial Benefits For Married College Students
Did you know: marital status can be a factor when determining financial aid eligibility.If you are making your way through college after ty…
The College Investor
07/03/2024
Do Colleges Allow Pets? What To Know About Pet-Friendly Campuses
In recent years, many colleges and universities have adjusted their campus pet policies to meet the changing needs of students.Having a pet in colleg…
The College Investor
06/26/2024
What Is The Ivy League And Why Are They Called That?
Ever wonder which schools are considered "Ivy League", and where the term came from?Ivy League schools are an elite group of eight private unive…
The College Investor
06/10/2024
Dependent vs. Independent Student For Financial Aid
It can be confusing to understand whether you're a dependent or independent student for FAFSA and financial aid purposes.Given the current cost of hi…
The College Investor
06/05/2024
How To Handle An Inheritance Step-By-Step
Getting an inheritance is the epitome of a mixed blessing. You receive a financial windfall, but the cause is the death of a loved one. On top of com…
The College Investor
06/03/2024
How Do College Meal Plans Work?
College meal plans are a way to prepay for your meals while on campus. This can be a convenient way to get food, as most college dorm rooms do not ha…
The College Investor
05/15/2024
Federal vs. Private Student Loans
If you're looking for additional funds to pay for college, you may be looking at Federal vs. private student loans.After you're admitted to college, …
The College Investor
05/13/2024
10 Tips For Living With Your First College Roommate
Sharing a living space with someone for the first time, whether it’s your best friend or a total stranger, can be exciting and intimidating at the sa…
The College Investor
05/10/2024
SSA vs. SSI vs. SSDI: Key Differences And FAFSA Impact
Social Security (SS), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and Social Security Disability Benefits (SSDI) are three federal benefit programs that can …
The College Investor
05/08/2024
Can You Take Out More Student Loan Debt Than You Need?
A common question we see every year is "can you take out more student loan debt than you need?" It sounds crazy, but some people want to take advanta…
The College Investor
05/06/2024
How Do Parents Afford To Send A Kid To College?
With college becoming more expensive, how can parents afford to send a kid to school?More than a decade after completing college, 7% of Millenni…
The College Investor
05/02/2024
The Problem With ‘Sell In May And Go Away’ Investment Strategy
Does the "Sell in May and Go Away" philosophy for investing considered to be superstitious or does this theory actually have any legs?
The College Investor
04/30/2024
How To Save Money On Your Property Taxes
Property taxes are typically your largest homeownership expense after paying your mortgage. Any way to save on your property taxes can be a big win f…
The College Investor
04/29/2024
Credit Repair: What Is It And Should You Pay A Company To Help
Bad credit can limit your ability to do a lot of things, including purchasing a car, home, getting a credit card, and in some cases, even a job. Bein…
The College Investor
04/24/2024
What Is The PSLF Buyback Program?
The PSLF Buyback Program allows you to "buy" missing payments that would have allowed you to qualify for loan forgiveness.To qualify for the Public S…
The College Investor
04/22/2024
Student Loan Debt And Unemployment: Steps To Take For Your Loans
When you’re unemployed, it’s hard enough getting out of bed in the morning, let alone searching for a job. Add to that the stress of dealing wit…
The College Investor
04/19/2024
How To Handle Deflation: Best Investments For Deflationary Periods
In its nearly 250-year history, the U.S. has experienced more periods of inflation than deflation. The last big period of deflation occurred during T…
The College Investor
04/18/2024