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The College Investor podcast is a daily audio show that's dedicated to bringing you the best of TheCollegeInvestor.com. We discuss a variety of topics, all relating to millennial money - including student loan debt, investing, earning more money, and more!
Robert Farrington, the founder of The College Investor and a Millennial Money Expert, shares how to get out of student loan debt so that you can start investing and building wealth for the future.
Instead of cutting expenses and living a frugal life, he advocates side hustling and entrepreneurship to earn extra money to achieve your financial goals.
Swing Trading 101 | The Pros and Cons and How To Get Started
Swing trading is a stock trading strategy that sits between day trading and long-term investing. Learn how it works!
07:2327/01/2021
How To Start Investing After College For 22 – 29 Year Olds
Our complete guide on how to start investing after college, specifically crafted for millennials that are 22 to 29 years old.
16:0125/01/2021
eSmartTax Review 2021 | High Price For Tax Software
Our eSmartTax review shows how it delivers a decent software solution, and helpful support features. However, it’s a high price to pay for it.
07:4323/01/2021
Jackson Hewitt Tax Software Review 2021
Here's our Jackson Hewitt Tax Software review, where we found they offer a solid interface at middle-of-the-road prices.
07:0423/01/2021
How To Invest In Silver: A Straightforward List Of Your Best Options
There are multiple ways to invest in silver. Silver is a store of value and is an entirely different type of investment compared to stocks (equities).Since a stock represents the value of a company, it's value can drop all the way to zero. Silver, however, represents the value of a commodity. This means that it will always have some intrinsic value.That may sound like a benefit (and it is). However, there are drawbacks to investing in silver such as purchase costs that are often higher than stocks and, in some cases, the hassle of trying to find a place to store your silver safely. The good news for those who want to invest in silver is that there are ways to maximize the benefits while minimizing the downsides. In this article, we’ll look at a few different ways to invest in silver.
08:2122/01/2021
What To Do If My Parents Claimed Me On Their Taxes?
A brief summary of this episode
10:3220/01/2021
What Is The Flat Tax?
In a flat tax system, everyone pays the same tax rate regardless of how much they earn in annual income. Learn more!
08:0918/01/2021
ezTaxReturn.com Review
ezTaxReturn is a great free tax return option for simple tax returns. See if it makes sense for your taxes.
08:3918/01/2021
1040.com Tax Software Review | Flat-Rate Pricing
1040.com doesn't offer any great advantages compared to other tax filing options. It doesn't differentiate itself with any specific targets, and while it works well enough, it doesn't wow.
07:0617/01/2021
How To Claim A Missing Stimulus Check On Your Tax Return
With the way things have been, accounting for your stimulus check is more important now than its ever been. Have a missing stimulus check? Here is how to claim it on your tax return!
05:5515/01/2021
How To Start Investing If You Make Minimum Wage
Investing when you don't have a lot of money seems like a daunting task. Luckily we've put together a guide on how to invest on minimum wage!
05:3114/01/2021
TurboTax Alternatives: 3 Other Popular Options
With many great tax software programs available, there are several alternatives to TurboTax if you aren't satisfied with them. Here's three.
07:3514/01/2021
Dislike H&R Block? Here Are 3 Great H&R Block Alternatives to Consider
H&R Block is an extremely popular tax software for many individuals, but not the best for everyone. Here's our best H&R Block alternatives.
09:1914/01/2021
TaxAct Alternatives: 3 Other Popular Choices
If you're not satisfied with TaxAct, there are lots of other great alternative software programs to get you dialed in. Here are 3.
10:2214/01/2021
Why Your Tax Refund Is Going To Be Smaller This Year
With the crazy year it's been, here's why your refund is going to be smaller this year!
10:1013/01/2021
Liberty Tax Online 2021 Review | Double Check Guarantee
Liberty Tax Online offers mid-tier tax software that also allows you to get a double-check guarantee. However, there may be better options.
07:4612/01/2021
TaxSlayer Review 2021 | Great Tax Software At A Low Price
TaxSlayer 2021 provides a high value of support with their premium product, but great prices for the support you get.
07:4812/01/2021
Biden Student Loan Forgiveness Proposals | What To Expect
Several Biden student loan forgiveness proposals have already been announced. Learn what they are and how they could impact you!
08:2711/01/2021
How Taxes On Cryptocurrencies Like Bitcoin Work
Invested in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin recently? Here's everything you need to know about how taxes on cryptocurrencies work.
07:1608/01/2021
1040Now Review 2021 – Misses The Mark Again
In our 1040Now review, we look at how this outdated online tax software misses the mark and why we don't recommend it to file taxes.
06:3907/01/2021
Credit Karma Tax Review 2021 | Best Free Tax Prep Software
Credit Karma Tax is one of the few free tax software options for filers. In 2021, it's seen a ton of improvements and we think users approve.
08:1207/01/2021
The Best Free Tax Software 2021 [File Your Taxes For Free]
Think you have to pay to find quality tax software? Think again! We've put together a list of some excellent free tax software options to choose from.
17:4006/01/2021
The Best Self-Employed Retirement Investment Plans
The best self-employed retirement plans include the SEP-IRA, Solo 401(k), and the SIMPLE IRA. Here are some details on each!
05:5705/01/2021
The Best Tax Software For Your Filing Status In 2021
There's a lot of tax software out there to choose from. We've put together a list of the very best!
23:4404/01/2021
Visor Tax Prep Review 2021 | Like Uber, but for Accountants
In this Visor tax prep app review, you'll learn about what's offered including pricing, and what it is like to navigate the software.
06:4902/01/2021
Picnic Tax Review | Online Tax Prep With A Real Tax Preparer or CPA
Picnic Tax is an online tax preparation platform with transparent flat-fee pricing, where you upload your documents for a real CPA.
07:2702/01/2021
Budgeting Types: Budget For Your Personality
If past budgets have failed you it's possible you're not budgeting for your personality type. Take a look at these three options to see which is the best for you.
08:4901/01/2021
What Is The Kiddie Tax And How Does It Work?
Under the Kiddie Tax, dependents with unearned income ranging from $2,200 to $11,000 can be taxed at their parent’s marginal tax rate.
06:0828/12/2020
How Much You Need To Make To File Taxes
A brief summary of this episode
07:0523/12/2020
Best Accounting Software
A brief summary of this episode
09:4822/12/2020
Best Tax Software For Early Filers
A brief summary of this episode
09:0221/12/2020
TurboTax, H&R Block, Tax Act Pricing Comparison
A brief summary of this episode
11:3221/12/2020
73% of Americans Support Student Loan Forgiveness
According to a recent College Investor survey, 73% of Americans support Biden's plan to forgive $10,000 in student loan debt.
13:2618/12/2020
Tax Offsets And Student Loans
A brief summary of this episode
08:2916/12/2020
OLT.com Online Taxes Software Review 2021
Online Taxes (or OLT.com) is a barebones tax preparation software that has significantly improved. Should you use it this year?
09:2016/12/2020
Mutual Funds vs. ETFs | Understand The Difference
A brief summary of this episode
06:4814/12/2020
TaxAct Review 2021 | Improvements, But Is It Worth It?
Our TaxAct review for 2021 unveils some new improvements, but the prices still are high for the value you get compared to other programs.
10:2313/12/2020
FreeTaxUSA Review 2021 | Best Bargain Tax Software
FreeTaxUSA 2021 is a great bargain tax software option for business owners, side hustlers, and small landlords that know their taxes.
08:3912/12/2020
TaxHawk 2021 Review | Excellent Bargain Tax Software
TaxHawk 2021 made some great improvements to their software, and we recommend them for small business owners and side hustlers.
10:4312/12/2020
Early Tax Refund Anticipation Loan
A brief summary of this episode
10:3811/12/2020
529 Plan Contribution Limits | What Are The Caps?
While the IRS doesn't impose 529 plan contribution limits, states do set aggregate maximums for their 529 plans and may set annual caps too.
06:4009/12/2020
TurboTax 2021 Review | Easiest Tax Software To Use
TurboTax 2021 is the easiest to use tax return software, but its pricing is one of the drawbacks. Learn more in our TurboTax Review.
13:4408/12/2020
Where To Buy Discount Gift Cards | Best Online Gift Card Sellers
If you're going to buy gift cards, you might as well get them "on sale." Here are the best websites to buy discount gift cards today.
06:0007/12/2020
H&R Block Review 2021 | Robust Options & Free Tax Filing
Our H&R Block review for 2020-2021 tax season shows again host H&R Block leads in the free tax space and premium online filing options.
10:2307/12/2020
What To Do With Your Unwanted Christmas Gifts
A brief summary of this episode
06:0604/12/2020
529 Plan Rollovers And Transfers: Pros And Cons
We break down all the benefits of 529 plan rollovers and transfers as well as a few potential downsides you'll want to watch out for.
07:3302/12/2020
What To Do When Your Student Loans Unpause
The CARES Act forbearance on federal student loans is set to expire December 31, 2020. Here's what to do when student loans unpause in 2021.
07:0530/11/2020
Floating Rate Funds | What They Are And How They Work
Floating rate funds are fixed-income investments that may offer better returns than traditional fixed-income funds, but are also higher-risk.
06:1425/11/2020
Where To Find Free Tax Preparation
Finding free tax preparation can be hard, but it's out there! Here's where you should look. 💵
05:3923/11/2020
How To Optimize Your Taxes When You Side Hustle
Have a side hustle? Earning extra money can be great, but you shouldn't forget about paying your taxes. Here's how to optimize taxes when you side hustle.
07:5018/11/2020