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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.

Feb 16, 202213 min

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.

Feb 15, 202211 min

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.

Feb 9, 202213 min

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.

Feb 7, 20227 min

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.

Feb 4, 202220 min

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.

Feb 2, 20227 min

What's The Right Life Insurance Coverage Amount And Term Length?

Trying to nail down the right life insurance coverage amount and term length for your situation? Here are a few key factors to keep in mind.

Jan 31, 20226 min

How Taxes On NFTs Work (And How To Track It)

Here's what NFT creators and investors need to understand about how NFT taxes work and how they can avoid overpaying at tax time.

Jan 28, 202212 min

What Is Expanded Income-Contingent Repayment (EICR)

The Education Department has proposed a new repayment plan: Expanded Income-Contingent Repayment (EICR). Here's what we know about it so far.

Jan 27, 20226 min

2 Tax Changes Crypto Investors Need To Understand

A brief summary of this episode

Jan 26, 20229 min

6 Ways To Get A Financial Fresh Start In 2022

Looking to move your finances in a positive direction this year? Here are 6 ways to get a financial fresh start in 2022.

Jan 24, 20227 min

The Standard Deduction or Itemizing Your Tax Return | Which Is Best?

Do you want to reduce the amount of taxes you pay? Then you might want to pick the standard deduction or itemize. Learn your options!

Jan 21, 20226 min

How To Reconcile Your Advance Child Tax Credit Payments

Here's how to reconcile your advance Child Tax Credit payments to determine if you're owed more credit or if you'll need to pay some back.

Jan 19, 20229 min

3 Tax Changes Affecting Parents This Year

This tax season parents will have to deal with major expansions to the Child Tax Credit among other tax changes. Here's what to know.

Jan 18, 20226 min

Best Free Tax Software 2022

We break down the top online tax filing companies that actually offer free tax filing software for federal and state returns in 2022.

Jan 12, 202219 min

The Best Tax Software 2022: What’s The Best Tax Program For Me?

We've ranked the best tax software for 2022, including best free file, best for investors, best for landlords, best for deductions, and more!

Jan 11, 202230 min

Best Crypto And NFT Tax Software

Crypto and NFT tax software can calculate the taxes you owe on your various blockchain transactions. These are our top picks for 2022!

Jan 10, 202213 min

5 Tips To Make This The Best Financial Year

We share 5 tips to help you make this the best financial year and achieve your New Year's money resolutions.

Jan 4, 20229 min

The Most Common College Scams [And How To Avoid Them]

We break down the most common college scams, including student loan scams, scholarship scams, and identity theft.

Jan 4, 20227 min

Best Low-Risk Ways To Build Credit

It can be difficult to know where to get started with improving your credit score. Here are five of the best low-risk ways to build credit!

Dec 29, 20217 min

Maximize Your Crypto Interest Earnings With Hodlnaut

Want earn more passive income from your crypto assets? Here are five smart ways to maximize your crypto interest earnings with Hodlnaut.

Dec 16, 202110 min

What Is Order Routing For Stock And Crypto Trading

Order routing is an important part of successful trading, especially for crypto traders. Learn how order routing works and when it matters.

Dec 15, 20218 min

Best Early Tax Filing Software (December And January Returns)

If you're one of the early filers, which tax software is best for you? These are for people filing taxes in December or January.

Dec 13, 202110 min

How To Graduate From College With No Student Loan Debt

Hoping to graduate from college with no student loan debt? Our analysis of the NPSAS data shows you how to increase your chances.

Dec 9, 202113 min

Can College Financial Aid Administrators Reduce Student Loan Limits?

Financial aid administrators can reduce student loan limits in only a few situations. But new rules could expand their authority. Learn how.

Dec 6, 20218 min

How To Organize And Track Your Bills

Looking for a better way to organize and track your bills? Here are some tips to help you avoid late fees with minimal stress and hassle.

Dec 1, 20216 min

How To Build An Effective Spending Plan

Building an effective spending plan doesn’t need to be difficult. Check out our simple step-by-step guide to staying on top of your finances.

Nov 29, 20219 min

How To Get An FHA Mortgage with Student Loan Debt

Do you have student loan debt and are trying to get a mortgage? Learn how to get an FHA mortgage loan and the factors involved.

Nov 26, 20217 min

Next Gen FSA: The Future Of Student Loan Servicing

Next Gen FSA is a new centralized student loan servicing system that aims to improve the borrower experience. Learn how it will work.

Nov 24, 202111 min

Companies That Give Shareholder Perks And Rewards

These companies give their shareholder perks, rewards, and discounts on products for simply owning stock in their company.

Nov 22, 20217 min

How Taxes Work When Investing In Farmland

Farmland investing taxes are typically paid on rental income earned from the farm and capital gains if it's sold for a profit. Learn more.

Nov 19, 20218 min

What Are Cyclical And Consumer Discretionary Stocks?

Cyclical and consumer discretionary stocks perform best during economic expansions and worst during recessions. Learn how to invest in them.

Nov 17, 20216 min

What Is Venture Capital? (And How To Invest)

Venture Capital (VC) provides financing for private companies such as startups and small businesses. Learn how to invest in venture capital.

Nov 10, 20216 min

How Much Does College Really Cost?

With a little digging and basic math, students can gain a clearer picture of the real cost of college. Here's how to calculate college costs.

Nov 9, 202111 min

10 Ways To Save On Your Taxes Before The End Of The Year

Our list of the best ways to save on your taxes before the end of the year, without losing or wasting money.

Nov 8, 202113 min

What Is Shiba Inu And Can I Still Invest?

Shiba Inu is a dog-themed memecoin, built on the Ethereum blockchain, that's exploded in popularity since its inception. Learn all about it.

Nov 4, 202113 min

The Most Common Tax Deductions

A brief summary of this episode

Nov 3, 202112 min

End Of Year Financial To-Do List: 9 Top Tasks To Get Done

Wondering which items should be added to your end of year financial to-do list? Here are nine money moves to make before the new year.

Nov 1, 20219 min

How To Get Help For Your Loans If You Were Defrauded By Your College

Borrowers who were defrauded by their colleges may be able to get their federal student loans canceled and payments refunded. Learn how.

Oct 26, 20218 min

What Is The F.I.R.E. Movement?

The F.I.R.E. movement encourages followers to pursue financial independence by increasing their savings. Learn the different type of F.I.R.E.

Oct 25, 20219 min

Should Student Loan Collections Be Delayed Further?

While the payment pause is set to end on January 31, 2021, it might be prudent for student loan collections to be delayed further. Learn why.

Oct 20, 20216 min

Is Student Loan Debt Forgiveness Real? Debunking The Myth

Student loan forgiveness is not just a myth. There are many different programs to consider and you can learn about your options here.

Oct 20, 202112 min

FAFSA Treatment of Unemployment Benefits In 2021 And Beyond

If you filed taxes early in 2021, the FAFSA treatment of unemployment benefits may hurt your financial aid eligibility. Here's what to do.

Oct 19, 20215 min

How To Grow Your Net Worth By $5,000 Per Month

Want to grow your net worth so you can build wealth and retire? Here are 3 real ways to grow your net worth by $5,000 each month.

Oct 18, 20217 min

Calm Down: Your Identity Has Already Been Stolen!

With the news of the Equifax data breach, many people have been scared about their identity stolen - guess what? It already has been.

Oct 13, 202115 min

What Is The Wash Sale Rule? (And Does It Apply To Crypto?)

The wash sale rule is meant to discourage the abuse of tax-loss harvesting benefits. Learn more about the rule and if it applies to crypto.

Oct 11, 20215 min

What PSLF Reforms Can Be Made Through Executive Action?

The Biden Administration wants to overhaul Public Service Loan Forgiveness, but which reforms can be made through executive action?

Oct 6, 202110 min

Do You Need A "Second Look" Tax Return Review From A Tax Pro?

A 'Second Look' tax return review is when a tax pro checks your self-prepared return. Are these reviews worth their cost? Here's our thoughts.

Oct 6, 20218 min

How Grandparents Can Save and Gift Money for a Grandchild’s College Education

There are many ways that grandparents can help grandkids pay for college, including a few options that have tax and financial aid benefits.

Oct 4, 202110 min

Is "Automatic" Student Loan Forgiveness Legal?

Automatic student loan forgiveness might sound great (where, you know, your loans are just wiped away by the government if you meet certain criteria) -- but is it legal? And could it come with tax consequences? We dig up the details.

Oct 1, 202111 min