The College Investor Audio Show

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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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While hackers have gotten savvier over the years, it is possible to take steps that reduce the chances of someone stealing your identity. Like the old saying goes, prevention is better than a cure. Preventing identity theft is way easier than rebuilding your credit after someone steals it. In this post, we’ll go over 10 things you can do to protect your identity and prevent identity theft. Some of these may seem tedious, but by doing them, you can protect yourself.

Are you trying to figure out what student loan repayment plan makes sense for you? The myriad of options can be confusing, but figuring out the right option is critical to your financial health. Below we outline resources and options to help you figure out what makes sense for you.

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One of the big perks of using a 529 plan to save for college is that many states offer a tax deduction for contributions to the plan. But, like anything, there are rules that apply. Some states require you to contribute to their state's plan, while other states allow you to take the tax deduction for contributions to any state's plan. Finally, there are (sadly) states that don't offer any incentives for contributions. Also, the rules for withdrawing can also impact your taxes. Make sure you understand the differences in qualified 529 plan withdrawals so you aren't paying taxes and penalties!

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So you want to start an online business that will allow you to make money from anywhere? You’ve stumbled on the right post! In today’s post, we’ll discuss 15 lucrative business ideas that will help you make money from anywhere. Most of these business ideas don’t require a lot of capital. You can even start some of them absolutely free. With dedication and drive, you can make serious money with any of these business ideas. Ready? Let’s dive in.

Does your spouse owe past-due taxes, late child support, alimony payments, or have delinquent Federal student loan debt? If so, all of the money from your joint tax return could be garnished to meet those obligations. But as a married person filing jointly, you have some recourse against this. You can file IRS Form 8379: Injured Spouse Allocation. This form allows the injured spouse (that is the person who doesn’t owe the payment) to get a certain portion of the refund back. Read on to learn how it works. Read the full blog post here >>

As a culture, we are becoming more productive with our time, and less wasteful of our money. For example, hundreds of thousands of folks across make money off of Airbnb. If you have a spare room -- why not make a couple extra bucks by making it available for people to use? Why watch TV (and spend money on cable), when you could be making money on Fiverr or TaskRabbit? We’re partnering with Turo to show you a way to make the most of your time and idle assets to earn more money. Turo is a marketplace where you can share your car and make an average of $500 per month, or in the case of a graduate student named Kayla, who we spoke with for this piece, easily make between $600 and $900 per month. Check out Turo here and see what it’s all about >>