The College Investor Audio Show

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A Health Savings Account (HSA) allows you to contribute funds into the account and use those funds to pay for medical expenses. A flexible spending arrangement (FSA) allows you to contribute funds into the account and use those funds to pay for medical expenses. Did we just repeat ourselves? On the surface, an HSA and FSA don’t seem any different. But there are differences. There are differences in contribution amounts, employer contributions, and qualifications based on your health plan and employment status. Let's break down the similarities and key differences between an HSA and FSA.

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For those of you in the U.S., you’ve probably never heard of a student maintenance loan — or at least you probably don’t know anyone who has gotten one. That’s because they are not a U.S. student loan product. Maintenance loans are issued by the U.K. government for students attending a university in the U.K. So how is a maintenance loan different from a tuition loan?

Are you looking for a high yield savings account? If so, chances are you've seen Vio Bank on the lists of top savings accounts. They are consistently listed near the top of the rate tables because of their rates - but are they worth it? We break down Vio Bank in our Vio Bank review below. See how they compare and look at our list of the best high yield savings accounts here.

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If you’re interested in entering into the world of real estate investing, then you’ve come to the right place. First of all, let me say that real estate investing doesn’t have to be a scary monster preserved for a few fortunate people. Your story and trajectory may be different, but with the education from these websites you’re about to learn about, you will gain the confidence to get started on your own real estate investing journey. Sound like a plan? Let’s delve into it.

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Not everyone is required to file a tax return. It depends on your age, filing status, and amount and type of income. If you make little income, chances are you won’t need to file. But there are some circumstances outside of income that can require filing a tax return. Let’s look at what’s involved in understanding how much you need to make to file a tax return. If you’re looking for an easy way to file your taxes, check out TurboTax. They are partnering with us to highlight how much you need to earn to file your taxes.

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You've seen the advertisements by now: "Start your return for free" or "file for free". But honestly, are these tax software and service companies really free? Not to mention the fact that the IRS has the FreeFile alliance, which is a group of companies that have committed to offering free filing for eligible individuals (you may have seen the countless news articles on this recently). We took a look at every major tax filing software and service, and broke down who is offering free filing and who isn't. Many of these companies offer free Federal returns for certain filers, but then charge for the State return. Or even worse, charge more for a State return than other versions of their software! Here's our list of the top free tax software so you can file your tax return for free!

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The start of tax filing season is right around the corner. You might have already received some of your tax paperwork in the mail. And you're probably thinking about which tax software option is the best for you? Well, we've been reviewing all the major options this season, including TurboTax, H&R Block, TaxAct, TaxSlayer, Credit Karma Tax, and more. Because of all the options, there is no "one-size-fits-all" for the best tax software. It all depends on what you have to file on your taxes. We're breaking down the categories for each "type" of filer and which software makes the most sense for your situation. There's nothing worse than spending 30 minutes thinking your taxes will be free, only to find out you need to upgrade to file! If there's something you think we've missed, or don't quite know which is best for you, let us know in the comments! We've seen them all, so we'll try to point you in the right direction. See the full article here >>

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