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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.
Taxes And Your Investments: What Are You Responsible For?
Do you know how much you need to pay in taxes, based on your investments? Use this guide to help figure out how much you owe.
16:0004/07/2022
Student Loan Forgiveness Will Benefit Some But Leaves Others Hesitant
Student loan forgiveness is a divisive topic, and we explore several stories of who it will benefit and who is on the fence about it.
10:2930/06/2022
Why Are Student Loan Interest Rates Rising?
Student loan interest rates are rising again on new federal loans after temporarily being set to zero during the pandemic.
11:1229/06/2022
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How To Switch Or Move Banks [Step-By-Step]
Switching banks can be a challenge, but if you're paying fees, it can be worth it. Here's how to switch banks step-by-step.
07:4327/06/2022
What Is A Reverse Mortgage And How Does It Work?
A reverse mortgage is a HELOC alternative that is targeted towards 62 and older homeowners who often have completely paid off their mortgage.
07:1122/06/2022
How To Invest In Startups
Startup investing comes with unique risks and low liquidity. Here's what you need to know if you’re curious about investing in a startup.
09:2620/06/2022
What Is Halal Investing?
If you’re familiar with the Islamic faith, consider halal investing. Here's how to build a portfolio that is aligned with your beliefs.
07:2617/06/2022
Can You Get Financial Aid For Online Courses?
Online schools and courses can be expensive, so it's helpful to find an online school that accepts financial aid. Here's how to find them.
06:3715/06/2022
How to Research Stocks If You're A Beginner Investor
Investing in stocks can be overwhelming, so make sure you research and learn the basics. Here's what you need to know.
10:4314/06/2022
How To Invest In Sports And Trading Cards
Learn when it can make sense to allocate a portion of your investment portfolio to sports and trading cards.
07:0113/06/2022
How To Get Student Loans For Community College
Community college isn't as expensive as a university, but isn't completely free. Here are student loan options for community college.
06:4510/06/2022
When It Makes Sense To NOT Pay Off Your Student Loans
If you're on the fence about paying off your student loans quickly, here are reasons you may want to wait before repaying them.
07:5406/06/2022
Student Loans And Identity Theft: What To Do If Someone Took Out Loans In Your Name
If you find out someone took out student loans in your name, here's how to deal with student loans and identity theft.
09:3603/06/2022
Delayed-Onset Investment Glide Paths In College Savings And Retirement Plans
Improve your investment risk with a dynamic strategy that adjusts the asset allocation over time. Here's what you need to know.
08:1830/05/2022
Most Generous Scholarships For Math and Science Students
If you're a student studying math, science, and engineering, these are the best scholarships to help cover the cost of college.
11:2625/05/2022
What To Know About The New IDR Waiver
The Department of Education has announced several IDR waivers that impact income-driven repayment plans and loan forgiveness.
08:4324/05/2022
Conflicts of Interest in 529 Plans Highlight Need For Oversight
Recently, researchers have identified problems in how some states manage their 529 college savings plans. Here's what you need to know.
11:0218/05/2022
Options If Your Student Loan Was Automatically Discharged Due To Disability
Find out what options you have if your student loan was automatically discharged due to disability. Otherwise, the loan may be reinstated.
12:5516/05/2022
What Is Forbearance Steering And How To Get Help With The IDR Waiver
The Department of Education recently cracked down on forbearance steering and is offering more loan forgiveness with the IDR Waiver.
10:5212/05/2022
How To Pay For College Housing On and Off Campus
The cost of college housing makes a huge difference in the total price of what you owe for school. Here's how to save on student housing.
06:4309/05/2022
What To Do After You File Your Taxes?
After you file your taxes, you need to make sure you store a copy of your tax return and make adjustments for next year.
07:4502/05/2022
Dividend Reinvestment - The Key To Long Term Growth
Reinvesting dividends is one of the most important aspects of long-term growth of stock market returns. Here's what it is and why it's important.
09:5727/04/2022
How To Handle Basic Living Expenses During Student Loan Repayment
It can be tough to balance paying your living expenses during student loan repayment, but here are some budgeting tactics to help.
06:4525/04/2022
How To Cash Out Your Crypto Or Bitcoin
If you own cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum, you may wonder how you can cash out your crypto and get US Dollars back?
12:0921/04/2022
How To Balance Student Loan Repayment And Investing
If you have student loans, it can feel tough to invest - but time is money and you need to balance student loan repayment and investing.
06:2115/04/2022
Does The Government Profit Off Of Student Loans?
Depending on who you ask, the government either earned a profit or lost money on federal student loans. Here's how it works.
11:3513/04/2022
When Dollar Cost Averaging Works And When It Doesn’t
We break down when dollar cost averaging is a good investment strategy, and when you should consider lump sum investing.
07:2104/04/2022
Should You Buy Life Insurance With Student Loan Debt?
If you’re between the ages of 20 to 29, should you buy life insurance? What if you have student loan debt? There are advantages to buying life insurance in your 20s, especially if you have student loan debt that isn’t easily forgiven.
09:4931/03/2022
How To File An Amended Tax Return
If you made a mistake or missed something on your taxes, you can file an amended tax return and correct the error to claim your refund.
08:3230/03/2022
How To Bypass The $2,000 Coverdell Contribution Limit
Coverdell education savings accounts have a $2,000 annual contribution limit per beneficiary, but there are ways to get around this limit.
12:0929/03/2022
8 Last-Minute Tax Reminders For 2022
If you're still waiting to file your taxes, here's eight tips to know so that you don't make a mistake before the tax deadline.
13:4928/03/2022
So You Want To Become A Bitcoin Millionaire?
By now, you've probably heard plenty of stories of Bitcoin (or crypto) millionaires. Here's how they did it and if it's still possible today.
07:1925/03/2022
How To Implement Broad Student Loan Forgiveness
There may be a way for the Secretary of Education to implement broad student loan forgiveness through a regulatory change to ICR.
12:5623/03/2022
How To Move Out Of Your Parents House (Emotionally and Financially)
If you haven't already moved out of your parent's place, here's the low-down on what you need to know to launch both emotionally and financially!
08:2123/03/2022
How To Use A Roth IRA To Save For College
Did you know that you can use a Roth IRA to save for college, but there are pros and cons that you need to be aware of.
10:5021/03/2022
What Happens If I Don't Pay My Student Loans?
You might think "if I don't pay my student loans" everything will be okay - but the consequences of not paying your debt can be harsh.
08:0718/03/2022
Should You Have Paid Down Your Student Loans During The Payment Pause?
We break down whether it made more sense to pay extra towards your student loans during the payment pause, or should you have invested?
08:4515/03/2022
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.
09:4214/03/2022
The Best Tax Breaks For Side Hustlers This Year
We look at the 8 best tax breaks and tax tips for side hustlers and small business owners this year to save money on taxes.
11:4009/03/2022
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.
07:2007/03/2022
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.
08:2701/03/2022
How To Find The Best Tax Software For Students And Recent Grads
We break down the best tax software for students and how students can take advantage of free tax filing even with student loan interest.
06:2223/02/2022
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.
10:0121/02/2022
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?
11:3418/02/2022
How To Use Your Tax Refund To Build Your Credit
You can use your tax refund to build your credit and improve your credit score with these simple tips and tricks.
13:2116/02/2022
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.
11:2315/02/2022
Donor-Advised Funds (DAF) | Pros, Cons, And Strategies
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a tax-advantaged investment account where 100% of the funds are required to go to charitable organizations.
13:0009/02/2022
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.
07:3007/02/2022
9 Best Bond Alternatives: Where Else To Invest For Safety And Income
With bond yields currently being outpaced by inflation, where can income investors turn? Here are nine bond alternatives to consider.
20:0104/02/2022
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.
07:0702/02/2022