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Various factors may lead your portfolio to underperform in the overall market.

Did you know that there is student loan forgiveness for engineers? It's true! If you are an engineer, you might not have to wait so long. You have a few additional options that other students don’t have. In an effort to keep more engineering students in the field, foundations, states, and companies are offering debt repayment as an incentive. This means engineering graduates have access to differe...

Learn how to invest in cryptocurrency as a beginner, understand the risks, and explore strategies and options to boost your investment returns.

Mutual funds and ETFs may sound like the same thing to investors. But there are a few important differences between these two investment vehicles.

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While a "financial advisor" is the go-to resource when it comes to financial planning and periodic help with financial scenarios, you can benefit more by using financial experts for your specific financial situation. Plus, the term "financial advisor" doesn't really mean anything - pretty much anyone can call themselves a financial advisor. But what do you need for yourself? Do you need a financia...

Side hustling is an amazing tool to pay down debt, learn new skills, figure out what you want from your career, and enjoy many other benefits. While the benefits of side hustling seem magical, side hustle income isn’t magical to the IRS. You’ll still need to pay taxes on this income, including “both sides” of Social Security and Medicare taxes . As a side hustler, it’s important to figure out how...

Digital assets, like cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) , have been growing in popularity and are being purchased more than every before. But what happens when you sell your digital assets? Well, you might make some money if the cryptocurrency or NFT you bought has increased in value. At the same time, though, Uncle Sam will want a cut of your gains. If you sell digital assets, you need...

Grants for college are a source of financial aid that's effectively free money. Unlike scholarships, grants are aid that is offered from the government - usually the Federal government or your state government. If you’re applying for college, you’ve probably heard students complain about grants and scholarships – everything from the application process to the stringent requirements. But it's extre...

One of our core values here at The College Investor is that it is essential to both earn money and save money. Financial balance is the key to wealth over time. No financial goal can really be achieved without doing both. So when it comes to paying for college, the same is true. Hopefully you've saved a little, and hopefully you're looking for ways to earn more. This scholarship is designed to hel...

A Roth IRA is one of the best ways to save for retirement, but it can also be used to save for college . A Roth IRA is one of the best ways to invest for retirement, since the money inside it grows tax-free and in most cases, withdrawals for retirement come without any tax consequences. It can be an especially great way to save for retirement when you're young and your income is relatively low. If...

We're talking about embarrassment and your money - specifically, how to avoid it.

Five investment experts share their thoughts on investing in 2018.

Raise no longer offers student loans.

When selecting the best tax app for your annual filing, there is no “one-size-fits-all” answer. For the 2026 tax season (taxes for the 2025 tax year), we’ve reviewed the best and worst features of each online tax software program we cover, from price to ease of use and everything in between. Overall, we love FreeTaxUSA as our number one tax software pick. The free/low price, along with the usabili...

When it comes to paying for college, some parents look for alternatives like using a HELOC or home equity loan instead of student loans. Your home’s equity can be used not only for home improvements but also for paying for college, or even paying off old student loans. When it comes to using your home’s equity, Helen Huang, Senior Director of Product Marketing for SoFi’s mortgage products, says th...

You typically don't have to pay back grants you receive as financial aid for college. However, there are some exceptions. With the rising cost of college education, students pay for school using a combination of scholarships, family contributions, grants, and loans. When you’re applying for financial aid, every dollar helps you get closer to your goals. Whether you’re attending college for the fir...

Learn how to fill out the Free Application For Federal Student Aid so that you don't make a mistake that could disqualify you from financial aid for college!

What exactly does it mean to be financially stable? That question draws out as many answers are there are hues of colors in the rainbow. Financial stability means different things to different people. And especially now that we have entered a new year, there are a lot of us who have set goals on what our version of financial stability is. Additionally, if we are being completely honest, even when...

Stockpile puts a unique twist on purchasing stocks. Instead of buying stocks directly, you purchase a stock gift card. This is better than giving a toy or something else your to son or daughter that they'll eventually outgrow. And it can be great gift idea for full-grown adults too! Owning fractional shares in popular companies like Amazon, Coca-Cola, Netflix and more gives the recipients of your...

Here's how to find out how much your house is worth.

The 1098-E form is what you receive for tax season if you paid more than $600 in student loan interest last year. Receiving a 1098-E form may allow you to deduct student loan interest on your federal tax return. This deduction can reduce your taxable income by up to $2,500, offering some financial relief for those managing student loan debt. Today, we break down what the 1098-E is, and how it impa...

Changed is an app that helps you pay off your student loans and other debt faster. Putting extra change in a jar can accumulate into some real savings surprisingly fast. But then you have to use cash for your purchases, wrap all those save coins, and bring them to the bank to add them to your account. But, with a large number of banks and apps, there's an easier way. Many now provide a way for cus...

Anyone sticking to a budget and wanting to know where their money is going most likely uses financial software. In fact, I've rarely seen someone be successful with their money without using some type of tool to help. Now, this tool doesn't have to be software (it can be pen and paper or an Excel spreadsheet), but you need to keep track of your money somehow. When I started managing my money in th...

Point is a HELOC alternative. "What if you could get cash today in exchange for a share of your home's value in the future? Most Americans have the majority of their wealth tied up in their home. This is wonderful in the long term – but does little to alleviate the cost of day-to-day living. What if there was an alternative that let you take some of the equity from your home without an additional...