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 f ...
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In-depth money conversations and reader Q+A from the team that created The College Investor. Get insights into personal finance, investing, side hustles, and more, plus get your questions answered!
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In college? Want to know how to invest and manage your finances? You’re in the right place.
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How To Start Investing After College For 22 – 29 Year Olds
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You know you want to invest. You know you need to invest. But honestly, how do you start investing in your 20s after college? Who do you trust? Do you pay someone to help? How do you know you're not going to be ripped off? Or even worse - how do you know you won't lose all your money? If you want to invest after college, here are our thoughts. For …
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Applying to college may be the most stressful thing you've encountered in your life so far. Depending on the college you're applying to, you may have to submit grade transcripts, test scores, evidence of extracurricular activities, essays, and references. But one thing that colleges will almost never ask you about is your high school attendance. It…
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How To Do Your Own Taxes (DIY or Tax Pro)
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Autor: The College Investor
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As you start to consider where you’ll go to college, affordability is typically top of mind. The cost of higher education in the U.S. can be daunting, but understanding financial aid policies – and identifying need-blind colleges – can make the process less overwhelming. If you’re unfamiliar with the term “need-blind,” it refers to an admissions po…
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Curious how to become a billionaire? It's a question that got me thinking... Earlier this year, I was browsing social media and came across an interesting post. Someone asked a pointed question, which seemed particularly relevant as I was in Las Vegas at the time. “What do you need to do to become a billionaire?” With all of my personal finance and…
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Are The Benefits of Business School And An MBA Worth It?
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The thought of going back to business school appeals to those who want to boost their income and advance in their career. However, business school can cost anywhere from $20,000 to $150,000 per year, so it is critical that the benefits of business school will outweigh the costs. Even the average cost of $60,000 is too expensive to "find yourself". …
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What To Do With Your Unwanted Christmas Gifts
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Christmas is over! Now it's time to handle all of the unwanted Christmas gifts that you're stuck with. Hopefully you have a family full of awesome gift-givers, and you want to keep everything you got. But the fact is, most of our families are terrible gift givers, and you probably have a bunch of Christmas gifts you don't want or need. So what shou…
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Medical School Admissions Guide: What To Know
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The competition to get into medical school is intense, and you need to be prepared. Start your planning with our medical school admissions guide. Learn more.Autor: The College Investor
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Can You Return Unused Financial Aid Money?
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Financial aid consists of loans, scholarships, and grants that help cover the cost of college. Depending how much you need to pay for books, tuition, and housing, you may have some money leftover in your bursar’s account. What should you do with unused financial aid money? Should you spend it or save it for the future? More importantly, can you ret…
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How To Make Group Work And Group Projects Successful
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If there’s one thing you’re certain to encounter in college, it’s group projects. Some students love the collaboration, while others dread the challenge of coordinating and communicating with classmates. And while many might warn you to prepare yourself for uneven workloads, unclear expectations, and endless group chat notifications, it’s not all b…
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Graduate school is an opportunity to advance your education and further your career. While post-pandemic applications are up, actual enrollments are down, so right now is as good a time as ever to send in your application. One huge perk of graduate school is that your career earnings are likely to be higher than if you only had a bachelor's degree.…
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8 Ways to Protect Your Financial Data from Hackers
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In today's world of data breaches, online banking, and online shopping, it's essential that you take practical steps to keep your financial information secure. Unless you’re an unbanked person, most of your personal and financial information is online. That means it could be accessible to hackers and thieves who can cause headaches (and financial l…
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How Does the College Admissions Process Work?
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You’re reading this because it is likely that a year from now, you will be getting ready to attend a college to pursue a major you’re excited about. But how does the college admissions process even work? At this point, you’re on an information highway that all seems confusing and blurry because of the number of things you have to think about in ord…
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How Much Do Federal Student Loan Servicers Make Per Loan?
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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 payments of principal and interest on behalf of the loan holder (the Department of Education in the case of federal loans). In exchange, they're paid a monthly fee for each loan serviced. So how much d…
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The Pros and Cons Of Tax Refund Advance Loans
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With tax season quickly approaching, you’re probably seeing ads for refund anticipation loans. Refund anticipation loans (also known as refund advance loans or tax refund loans) are a form of secured debt. A lender (usually a tax preparer) will give you an advance on your tax refund (often up to $3,000). In exchange, the tax preparer will pay the l…
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Will Student Loans Take My Tax Refund In 2025?
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Student loans are back in repayment, and starting in 2025, that also means that collection activity has resumed on student loan debt. Could your student loans cause you to see your tax refund garnished? According to data from the Department of Education, around seven million borrowers have defaulted on their student loans. Those who are in default …
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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 matter? Prestigious schools definitely have some benefits, such as networking opportunities and name recognition on your resume. But do the benefits outweigh the costs? Public schools and community colle…
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