The College Investor Audio Show

Some of the best niche sports for college admissions are equestrian, fencing, and rowing. They offer good odds of making a roster and getting scholarships.

The cost to join a sorority or fraternity can be high. There are lots of extra costs beyond just paying dues, luckily, there are ways to help pay for it.

Will decreasing college acceptance rates hurt your chances of getting in to your desired school, and will the trend continue? Here's what you need to know.

Joining a fraternity is a big decision. It can provide a solid network but it’s also expensive. Here’s what you to know when deciding to go greek or stay geed.

Whether you take the SAT or ACT, you’ll need to know how these college entrance exams are structured, the subject matter they include, and what kinds of scores are competitive.

How people physically handle their cash, whether organized or disorganized, directly reflects their money mindset.

You should not accept more than one college admissions offer. Doing so can have long-term impacts on you, the colleges, and other students.

To defer enrollment in college after you've been accepted, you can work with your college’s admissions office to complete its formal deferment process.

If you wish to change your college decision after you've been accepted to college you can, but be sure to follow the correct procedures.

Many grad students leave school with huge amounts of student loan debt, but there is hope, in the form of graduate school student loan forgiveness programs.

A 529 plan is an education savings account with federal tax benefits. The plans can be complicated, so we've broken down how 529 plans work into simple terms.

We break down the best business checking accounts for August 2023. Learn more here.

Wondering how to choose a business bank account? All bank accounts are slightly different, so there are several factors you need to consider. Learn more.

The Private College 529 Plan lets you lock in current tuition rates for the future. But which schools recognize the plan and is it worth the cost? Learn more.

For many college students, dorm room move-in day is fast approaching. Our tips show you how to prepare and make dorm room move-in easy. Learn more.

The student loan double-consolidation loophole can make Parent PLUS loans eligible for all income-driven repayment plans, but it's ending in 2025. Learn more.

A liberal arts college emphasizes undergraduate studies in the liberal arts. But with expensive tuition, is a liberal arts degree worth the cost?

We dive into whether parents should give their child a credit card to use for when they go off to college.

Federal student loan repayment, paused for almost four years, is about to restart. Here are the important dates you need to know.

Student loans can weight heavily on your finances after you graduate. Find out how student loans impact your credit score, both negatively and positively.

The friends you make in college can be as valuable as the degree you earn, but meeting new people is hard. Follow these tips on how to make friends in college.

Here are ten money mindset quotes that can help you frame budgeting, building wealth, and more.

College is more expensive than ever, but if you need to withdraw from school early, tuition refunds are not guaranteed. Find out how college refunds work.

If you are paid hourly, how does it translate to an annual salary? The math is easier than you think. Here's how to convert hourly wage to annual salary.

The SAVE repayment plan is a new, updated version of the REPAYE income-driven repayment plan. How will it impact you? Learn more.

As you prepare for college, have you considered that there may be risks in attending? Here are five of the biggest risks of college. Find out more.

Investing for dividends is a key way to grow your portfolio and your wealth over time because dividends compound and grow over time.

It's difficult to get a loan when you're unemployed. Find out what factors lenders consider, and how to manage your existing credit when you've lost your job.

Considering taking out subsidized or unsubsidized student loans? Read this first and know the difference when it comes to Federal Direct loans.

This step-by-step guide helps you prioritize which debts to pay first, how to keep going, and ways to better pay off loans and credit cards.

Feeling the pinch when it comes to saving for college? If so here are practical tips on how to save for college for multiple children.

We explain what banks are required to report to the government about your information and when bank reporting falls into a gray zone.

Here are our favorite money tips for the above average high school graduate - the person that wants to be in the 1% as fast as possible.

Considering a private loan? Before you sign, here's everything you need to know about how private student loans for college work.

Satisfactory Academic Progress is a measure of making sufficient progress towards a degree and matters for financial aid. Learn more.

If your plan to file on time has been sidetracked by unforeseen circumstances, you can request a six-month filing extension from the IRS.

Worried about your child's college savings? Discover the top strategies to start saving for college, including 529 plans.

“Fact or cap” is another way of saying fact or fiction and is a phrase used on TikTok. Here are three caps of compound interest accounts.

Uniform Gift to Minors Act (UGMA) Accounts and Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) Accounts provide an investment account for children.

If the thought of saving time and money by taking college-level classes while in high school, dual enrollment might be for you.

The IRS announced that state stimulus checks for Covid-19 aren't going to be considered taxable income federally.

If you want to pay your entire tax bill at once but don't have the money, what do you do? This article explains some of your options!

Are you confused and frustrated by your financial aid award? Learn the terminology and understand how financial aid awards work to find peace of mind.

Learn the three types of education savings accounts: Coverdell Education Savings Account, 529 College Savings Plan, and UGMA accounts.

A look at how to find a financial advisor for millennials or a financial planner and what questions to ask to find the right fit.

If you earn income in multiple states, do you have to file taxes in multiple states as well? The answer isn't easy, but here's a guide.

Crypto and NFT tax software can calculate the taxes you owe on your various blockchain transactions. These are our top picks for 2023.

The Department of Education announced a new, more generous income-driven repayment plan. Here's what to know about New REPAYE.

Whether you favor the growth potential of stocks or the steadiness of bonds, both could have a place in your portfolio. Find out more.

We break down a tax credit vs. deduction and show you which one is better and which one saves you more money on taxes.