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College Rankings Fraud and Loan Forgiveness: What to Know

College Rankings Fraud and Loan Forgiveness: What to Know

With reports of colleges providing lying to boost their rankings, could graduates receive student loan forgiveness if they were deceived? The post Co…

Proposed Budget Cuts To Higher Education Explained

Proposed Budget Cuts To Higher Education Explained

Proposed higher ed reforms could limit loan options and impact college affordability. Here’s what to expect. The post Proposed Budget Cuts To Higher …

Middle-School Teacher Makes $100K in 6 Weeks on Her FIRST Deal

Middle-School Teacher Makes $100K in 6 Weeks on Her FIRST Deal

Laura Sides had zero real estate investing experience not too long ago. But, within just six weeks, she made $100,000 on her first real estate deal. …

Can You Use A 529 Plan To Pay Student Loans?

Can You Use A 529 Plan To Pay Student Loans?

You can use a 529 plan to pay student loans up to $10,000 - but there are some caveats you need to know. The post Can You Use A 529 Plan To Pay Stude…

529 Plan To Roth IRA Rollover Rules: What To Know

529 Plan To Roth IRA Rollover Rules: What To Know

Most Americans now have the ability for a 529 plan to Roth IRA rollover. Here's what you need to know and mistakes to avoid. The post 529 Plan To Rot…

Can A 529 Plan Be Used For Dual Enrollment?

Can A 529 Plan Be Used For Dual Enrollment?

Considering dual enrollment to earn college credit while in high school? Find out what the requirements are for using money from your 529 plan. Learn…

How To Find Grants To Pay For College

How To Find Grants To Pay For College

By learning how to find grants to pay for college, you can lower your out of pocket and loan costs. Here's what grants are available. The post How To…

36 Ways to Make Money in College: Up to $10k Per Year Part-Time

36 Ways to Make Money in College: Up to $10k Per Year Part-Time

While my own college days are ancient history, I think it's more important than ever that college students learn how to make money. College itself i…

6 Creative Ways to Cover Your Kids’ College Costs with Real Estate

6 Creative Ways to Cover Your Kids’ College Costs with Real Estate

When you start them early enough, your investments can perform shocking feats of strength. They can even keep pace with the runaway cost of college t…

Reader Case Study: Special Education Teacher In Debt

Reader Case Study: Special Education Teacher In Debt

Anna is a 35-year-old special eduction teacher of middle school students with severe and profound disabilities. She lives in rural Illinois and is cu…