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How Much Do Federal Student Loan Servicers Make Per Loan?
Borrowers often believe that student loan servicers get to keep the interest on the loan. But it doesn’t work like that.Servicing companies collect p…
The College Investor
12/10/2024
Ask HTM - Gold in Times of Unrest, Potential Student Loan Repayment Scams, and Weak Robo-Advisor Re…
Let’s dive into the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don't just stand on the sidelines- if you have a question…
How To Money
12/09/2024
Will Student Loans Take My Tax Refund In 2025?
Student loans are back in repayment, and starting in 2025, that also means that collection activity has resumed on student loan debt. Could your stud…
The College Investor
12/09/2024
Does What College You Went To Matter?
Deciding what college to attend is a big decision. It could potentially affect your entire life. But will it? Does what college you go to actually ma…
The College Investor
12/07/2024
Does The Government Profit Off Of Student Loans?
It should be a simple question - does the government profit off of student loans? But depending on who you ask, the federal government either earned …
The College Investor
12/03/2024
The Secret To What Colleges Want In Students
The college admissions process is notoriously competitive. The last several decades might even indicate that getting into college has become harder, …
The College Investor
12/02/2024
11.26.24 BEST OF: Saving For College: 529 Plan Update / Upside Down Car Loans
Happy Thanksgiving Week! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns December 2nd with new ways to Save More, Spend Less and Avoid Getting Rippe…
Clark Howard
11/26/2024
Who's To Blame For The Student Loan Crisis?
The student loan problem is complex and has multiple underlying causes. Rising college costs, increased student borrowing, complicated repayment opti…
The College Investor
11/26/2024
Can President Trump Claw Back Student Loan Forgiveness?
President Trump generally does not support student loan forgiveness and would likely seek an end to some student loan forgiveness programs. But can t…
The College Investor
11/22/2024
How Much Does Your Student Loan Interest Rate Matter?
How much your student loan interest rate really matter when it comes to repaying a student loan? What is the impact of interest rates on loan paymen…
The College Investor
11/21/2024
How Accurate Are College Cost Estimates? Hint: Not Very
According to a new report from John Burton Advocates for Youth (JBAY), College Cash Uncovered, there are significant discrepancies between colleges’ …
The College Investor
11/20/2024
Financial Literacy For Teens And Parents On The Way To College
Today's episode is an interview Robert had with Shellee Howard from the College Ready podcast. He talks about financial literacy for teens and parent…
The College Investor
11/18/2024
MtoM #197: Rehab Docs Pays Off Student Loans in 16 Months and Finance 101: Pessimism
This rehab doc paid off $380,000 of student loans in only 16 months! He obviously worked like crazy over that time period to be able to accomplish th…
White Coat Investor
11/18/2024
Strategic Default For Student Loans: What You Need to Know
In 2011, some protestors encouraged borrowers to refuse to repay their student loans as part of Occupy Wall Street. They said that if enough borrower…
The College Investor
11/15/2024
How Does A College Admissions Waitlist Work?
Being placed on a college admissions waitlist can create a mixed bag of emotions for applicants. On one hand, it isn’t an outright rejection, but on …
The College Investor
11/13/2024
How Can Artificial Intelligence Help You Plan Better? (with Robert Farrington from The College Inve…
Curious about how AI might sneak its way into your financial plan? Today, we bring you the latest scoop on this hot topic with our guest, Robert Farr…
The Stacking Benjamins Show
11/13/2024
WCI #391: The Student Loan Roller Coaster
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the…
White Coat Investor
10/31/2024
10.30.24 Saving For College - 529 Plans / Auto Insurance Update
Clark discusses the societal changes in how college costs are trending now, the existing burden of student loan debt, and the best way to save in a 5…
Clark Howard
10/30/2024
MtoM #192: Hospitalist Pays Off $380,000 of Student Loans and Finance 101: Target Date Funds
This hospitalist paid off $380,000 of student loans in only 3 years! She had a goal and a plan from the moment she completed training. She poured eve…
White Coat Investor
10/14/2024
College Admission Consulting For High Schoolers With Alice Chen
If you have children, you likely want to provide them with the best education possible, which may include helping them get into a top college. Along …
Financial Samurai
10/10/2024