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What Are "Test Optional" Colleges?

What Are "Test Optional" Colleges?

Test optional colleges give students the choice of whether or not they want to submit their results from a standardized test like the SAT or ACT. But…

856: College Dropout to $110K/Year in Cash Flow by Buying “Sheriff Sale” Properties w/Hunter Lawler

856: College Dropout to $110K/Year in Cash Flow by Buying “Sheriff Sale” Properties w/Hunter Lawler

How do you make six figures in passive income with no college degree, very little money, and zero experience in real estate? Do what Hunter Lawler di…

12.11.23  Cost of Forgoing Healthcare  /  New Rule: Parental Assets & College Financial Aid

12.11.23 Cost of Forgoing Healthcare / New Rule: Parental Assets & College Financial Aid

The bad news on healthcare costs goes deep. Many are forgoing care, regardless of insurance status due to higher deductibles and copays. Clark explai…

MtoM #147: Anesthesiologist Pays Off Student Loans In 2 Years Despite Becoming Disabled and Finance 101: Disability Insurance

MtoM #147: Anesthesiologist Pays Off Student Loans In 2 Years Despite Becoming Disabled and Finance…

This doctor paid off $260,000 of student loans only 2 years out of training. Not only did he pay off his loans quickly, he did it despite becoming di…

FAFSA Hacks to Curb College Costs w/ The FAFSA Guru #755

FAFSA Hacks to Curb College Costs w/ The FAFSA Guru #755

Today we're diving into the dollar-saving-world of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as the FAFSA (which has seen some signi…

Should You Ever Withdraw A College Application?

Should You Ever Withdraw A College Application?

Here's when it makes sense to withdraw a college application and it's not what you think.

How Accurate Are College Admissions Calculators?

How Accurate Are College Admissions Calculators?

College admissions calculators can provide a baseline expectation for your likelihood of getting into a specific school. While not perfect, they can …

Are College Admissions Counselors Worth It?

Are College Admissions Counselors Worth It?

College admissions counselors can be worth it if you understand your needs and goals. While they can’t guarantee you’ll get into your dream school, t…

How Colleges Admit Students Based On Major

How Colleges Admit Students Based On Major

Some colleges offer schoolwide admission; others admit applicants based on chosen majors. Admission rates can vary dramatically from one major to the…

Best Niche Sports For College Admissions

Best Niche Sports For College Admissions

Some of the best niche sports for college admissions are equestrian, fencing, and rowing. They offer good odds of making a roster and getting scholar…

Q&A: Bankruptcy, HELOCs, and Student Loans

Q&A: Bankruptcy, HELOCs, and Student Loans

In this episode of the Rich Habits Podcast Q&A, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz answer your questions! They touch on bankruptcy, HELOCs, student…

MtoM #141: Doctors Pay Off Student Loans Before Even Finishing Training and Finance 101: The Importance of Saving

MtoM #141: Doctors Pay Off Student Loans Before Even Finishing Training and Finance 101: The Import…

This Hospitalist and Cardiology Fellow couple paid off almost $400,000 of student loans before they were both out of training! They put their noses t…

460 | Preparing for the Cost of College | Brian Eufinger

460 | Preparing for the Cost of College | Brian Eufinger

In this episode: financial aid, college planning, standardized tests, tests optional, need meeting, and preparation. This week we are re-joined by Br…

Why Are College Acceptance Rates Decreasing?

Why Are College Acceptance Rates Decreasing?

Will decreasing college acceptance rates hurt your chances of getting in to your desired school, and will the trend continue? Here's what you need to…

Should You Go Greek or Stay Geed in College?

Should You Go Greek or Stay Geed in College?

Joining a fraternity is a big decision. It can provide a solid network but it’s also expensive. Here’s what you to know when deciding to go greek or …

College Admission Secrets For Ambitious Parents

College Admission Secrets For Ambitious Parents

Speak-writing essays, comparing exam score ranges, and using the college affordability index will improve your child’s chances of getting into an ide…

The Cure To Entitlement Mentality And Calculating The Cost Of A College Degree

The Cure To Entitlement Mentality And Calculating The Cost Of A College Degree

I figured out how to cure those afflicted with entitlement mentality! Once cured, I'm positive most will be happier and richer over their lifetimes. …

College Entrance Exams 101 - What To Know

College Entrance Exams 101 - What To Know

Whether you take the SAT or ACT, you’ll need to know how these college entrance exams are structured, the subject matter they include, and what kinds…

Q&A: Student Loans, HELOCs, and the Stock Market

Q&A: Student Loans, HELOCs, and the Stock Market

In this episode of the Rich Habits Podcast Q&A Edition, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz answer your questions about student loans, HELOCs, the s…

Friday Flight - Student Loan Payment Panic, Hottest Job Prospects, & Drug Discounts  #729

Friday Flight - Student Loan Payment Panic, Hottest Job Prospects, & Drug Discounts #729

Time for a Friday Flight- our little sampling of the week’s financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines…