The College Investor Audio Show

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.

Learn how parents can claim advance child tax credit payments from the IRS of $250 to $300 per child starting July 15th, 2021.

We break down the best automatic investment apps of 2021 that make it easy to create "set it and forget" investing portfolios at low costs.

Here are 15 different summer vacation money making ideas for college students who didn't get a summer job and are still looking to earn money.

The average student loan monthly payment in the US is $393. See what the average borrower can expect to pay on each type of repayment plan.

We break down two simple ways to save interest on your student loans without raising your monthly payment or paying extra towards principal.

Investing on margin is riskier than investing with cash. But these tips can help margin traders avoid blowing up their portfolios.

Mortgage rates are still at all-time lows in 2021. Here's how to compare mortgage refinance rates and terms to find the best deal!

Here’s the step-by-step process you’ll need to follow to file a complaint against your bank if you have an issue that it won't resolve.

The college roommate scam is a crime where someone pretends to rent a room when they are not legally allowed to do so.

We're celebrating Millionaire's Day and what better way to do that than by laying out a path on how to become a millionaire.

Short selling is a trading strategy that involves selling borrowed stock shares in hopes that they can be bought back later at a lower price.

Here's our overview of parent loans to help pay for college. Look at your options and some alternatives to help your children with college.

We provide a head-to-head comparison of IBR vs. PAYE to help you decide which of these income-driven repayment plans may be right for you.

Selling put options is an income-collection strategy for traders who have a neutral to bullish view of a stock. Learn how to get started.

A clearinghouse matches buyers and sellers in stock market transactions. Some investment apps self-clear while others use independent firms.

Medical residency and relocation loans can help cover the non-college-related costs of becoming a doctor. Here's where to find them.

Here are some old and new life-changing personal finance books. If you're wanting to shift your finances to something positive, take a look.

Unlike other forms of generosity, scholarship funds can be taxable to recipients. Learn the rules concerning taxable scholarships.

Looking to save money on self-employed health insurance coverage? We break down eight options worth considering in 2021.

We put together our list of the ten best gift ideas for high school or college graduates this year - so find your ideas now!

Are you on track with your retirement savings? See benchmarks for how much someone should have saved for retirement at different ages.

Here's what you need to do step by step if you missed the tax filing deadline and now you're late filing taxes .

Whether you’re a beginner or have decades of investing experience, these stock tracking apps can help you monitor your investments better.

Here are the best last-minute tax tips to take advantage of before the 2021 tax filing deadline (which has been extended to May 17th).

Saving for college is complicated in America because there are many differences in the 529 plans that are offered by each state.

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are crypto-based digital assets that are unique and nearly impossible to copy. Learn how to invest in them.

We break down the average net worth of millennials by age, as well as stretch goals to be in the top 1% of millennial wealth.

We break down a few fundamental concepts that you should understand if you're wanting to start analyzing and trading options.

Our proposal to reform student loans while at the same time holding colleges and universities accountable for what they charge students.

Adjusted gross income (AGI) is your total income minus certain above-the-line deductions. Learn how to calculate your AGI and why it matters.