The College Investor Audio Show

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Student loan entrance counseling is required before you can receive your first undergraduate or graduate federal student loan. Learn why.

While Quicken is a popular tool, there are so many great ways to manage your money online. Check out these best alternatives to Quicken.

Title IV status means that a school has been accredited by the Department of Education to participate in federal student aid programs.

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We list the tell-tale signs of predatory lending and explain what steps borrowers can take to protect themselves against unfair loan terms.

The CARES Act forbearance on federal student loans is set to expire on September 30, 2021. Here's what to do when student loans unpause.

Two federal loan servicers have recently announced they will not renew their contracts. Learn why student loan servicers are dropping out.

Wondering if it would be beneficial to use a 529 plan for estate planning? We explain when that strategy could make sense and how to do it.

Student loan debt is a serious problem in the United States. Here are six tips to help young adults and millennials pay off student loan debt.

Borrowers with FFELP loans can federally consolidate them or refinance them with private lenders. Here are the pros and cons of both options.

We explore what a safe deposit box is, its pros and cons, and when it still can make sense to rent one. Here's what you need to know.

We examine the pros and cons of REPAYE, including its interest subsidy, to see if it might be a good fit for your student loan situation.

Learning what option Greeks are and how to use them can help traders maximize profit potential and reduce risk. Check out this quick primer!

Some student loan experts think that a fourth payment pause and interest waive extension announcement could be coming soon. Here are the reasons for and against it.

We break down the pros and cons of passive investing vs. active investing to help you choose the best investment strategy for you.

Think that residential real estate is your only investing option? Think again. Here's how to invest in commercial real estate in 2021.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness can be a valuable program, but you'll want to avoid the PSLF errors that often trip borrowers up. Here's how!

The easiest money-saving phone calls include calling your credit card issuer, insurance provider, and cable company. See the full list!

An index fund is an exchange traded fund (ETF) or mutual fund that is designed to mirror the performance of a certain stock market benchmark.

Coverdell ESAs are less popular than 529 plans but have some advantages over them when saving for K-12 expenses. Learn their pros and cons!

Income-Contingent Repayment (ICR) is the oldest income-driven repayment plan and the only one that's available to Parent PLUS Loan borrowers.

Here are eight ways that you can setup a plan that will eliminate your student loan debt with loan forgiveness, repayment plans, and more.

Portfolio rebalancing means selling some assets and buying others in order to maintain the asset allocation that fits your risk tolerance.

Airline mileage malls reward you with airline miles for regular spending. Find the best airline mileage malls to use in this post.