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Who Gets Institutional Merit Grants At Private Colleges?

Who Gets Institutional Merit Grants At Private Colleges?

We analyze the data of which colleges award and which students receive institutional merit grants and financial aid.

How To Use A 529 Plan For Student Loan Repayment

How To Use A 529 Plan For Student Loan Repayment

You can use a 529 plan to repay up to $10,000 in student loans - but there are some caveats you need to know.

What You Should Know About Tuition-Free Colleges

What You Should Know About Tuition-Free Colleges

Tuition-free college is a strong draw for students, but there are many caveats that may cause them to fall short for low-income students.

Budget Before You Borrow | Make Sure You Know Your College Costs

Budget Before You Borrow | Make Sure You Know Your College Costs

When creating a budget for college, make sure you are considering these costs before you borrow and during student loan repayment.

Will The Student Loan Payment Pause Be Extended Again?

Will The Student Loan Payment Pause Be Extended Again?

The current student loan payment pause is set to expire on May 1, 2022, but will President Biden extend it again?

How Much Student Loan Debt Do Members Of Congress Have?

How Much Student Loan Debt Do Members Of Congress Have?

Since Congress makes student loan policies, like loan forgiveness, we wanted to explore how much student loan debt Congress has.

Super Bowl Edition- Devon Kennard, Athlete, on Paying College Athletes and “Mailbox Money”

Super Bowl Edition- Devon Kennard, Athlete, on Paying College Athletes and “Mailbox Money”

Not only is Devon Kennard the linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals, but he’s also a philanthropist, real estate investor, soon-to-be financial author…

Statue Of Limitations Laws For Student Loans

Statue Of Limitations Laws For Student Loans

We break down the statute of limitations laws for student loans to help you determine when old student debt is legally enforceable.

What Student Loan Borrowers Need To Know About Filing Taxes In 2022

What Student Loan Borrowers Need To Know About Filing Taxes In 2022

If you paid towards existing student loans last year or took out new ones, here are our top five tips for filing taxes with student loans.

Ask HTM - Acorns Accounts vs Student Loans, Investing For a Wedding, & Babies on the Cheap #466

Ask HTM - Acorns Accounts vs Student Loans, Investing For a Wedding, & Babies on the Cheap #466

We’re kicking off the week by answering listener questions! And if you have a question that you’d like for us to answer on the show, we’d love for yo…

480: Building a $60k a Month Business as a Full-Time College Student

480: Building a $60k a Month Business as a Full-Time College Student

While he was a full-time student, Johnny Robinson built OrangeWindowCleaning.com into a $700k a year operation. If you want to start your own busines…

267: Student Loans Update: Repayment, Refinancing, and Potential Forgiveness w/Robert Farrington

267: Student Loans Update: Repayment, Refinancing, and Potential Forgiveness w/Robert Farrington

Student loan forgiveness was a hot topic during the 2020 election cycle. With so many outstanding student loan payments, will the government step in …

Pay Off Student Loans Now or Gradually

Pay Off Student Loans Now or Gradually

On this episode of DIY Money, Quint and Daniel discuss paying off student loans now or gradually.

Where To Apply To College - Finding Academic and Financial Fit

Where To Apply To College - Finding Academic and Financial Fit

How to craft a college list: find financial and academic fit when you apply to college and how to decide what schools to apply to.

The Most Common College Scams [And How To Avoid Them]

The Most Common College Scams [And How To Avoid Them]

We break down the most common college scams, including student loan scams, scholarship scams, and identity theft.

Pay Down Student Loans or Invest Early

Pay Down Student Loans or Invest Early

On this episode of DIY Money, Quint and Daniel discuss whether they would put all savings prior to school towards paying off student loans or invest …

Tax Breaks for Tuition and Student Loans

Tax Breaks for Tuition and Student Loans

The IRS tax code includes several tax breaks for tuition and student loans. Learn what these tax benefits are and how to maximize them.

How to Pay for College Without Going Broke

How to Pay for College Without Going Broke

Laura interviews Dan Roccato from Credible.com about smart ways families and students can prepare for college expenses, borrow the right amount, and …

How To Graduate From College With No Student Loan Debt

How To Graduate From College With No Student Loan Debt

Hoping to graduate from college with no student loan debt? Our analysis of the NPSAS data shows you how to increase your chances.