The College Investor Audio Show

The taxi industry has suffered a huge loss by the increased popularity of rideshare apps, notably Lyft and Uber. I personally have been using these apps almost daily for about a year, and I love them. However, I'm shocked by how many people are still on the fence by these apps. For riders, it can be strange to get "in someone else's car" the first time, but once you realize the convenience, you'll...

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Student loan errors on your credit report can happen - from missing loans, closed loans, incorrect late payments, inaccurate defaults, and more. Imagine this situation: You get a letter from Nelnet confirming that your student loans are paid in full. Then two years later, you attempt to go back to school and get a student loan, only to find out you're denied because the National Student Loan Datab...

While you’re in college you have a lot of things going on and you’re on a tight budget. Ramen noodles are on the menu every day and the occasional latte seems like a huge treat. On top of that, you have to worry about how to afford travel to visit family during school breaks and is a spring break trip even a possibility? With money being so tight while you’re in school, you can’t even think about...

One-third of Americans are renters, with states like New York and California seeing almost half of residents being rents. Since rent is typically your largest expense, it makes sense to ask: how can you pay rent with a credit card . If you’ve cashed in on the rewards provided with credit card points , no doubt you look for every way possible to pay for every single expense with a credit card. That...

There's a high demand for physical jobs worldwide, and many of these jobs can pay exceptionally well. Think of jobs like oil rig worker, underwater welder/construction, working in war zones as a contractor, and more. These jobs can be incredibly demanding, and they aren't for the feint of heart. But if you're willing to work hard, and put in the sweat equity, the financial payoff can be rewarding....