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The College Investor Audio Show
The College Investor podcast is a daily audio show that's dedicated to bringing you the best of TheCollegeInvestor.com. We discuss a variety of topics, all relating to millennial money - including student loan debt, investing, earning more money, and more! Robert Farrington, the founder of The College Investor and a Millennial Money Expert, shares how to get out of student loan debt so that you can start investing and building wealth for the future. Instead of cutting expenses and living a…
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The College Investor Audio ShowAgriculture Investing | The Ways To Find Returns In Farming
There are several ways to start with agriculture investing. We break down your best options including REITs, ETFs, crowdfunding, and more.
The College Investor Audio ShowSurvey: How Much Americans Pay To File Their Taxes In 2021
We surveyed 1,200 Americans to get an understanding of how much they paid, on average, to file their taxes and what services they used.
The College Investor Audio ShowMaster Promissory Notes (MPN) | What To Know Before You Sign
Master Promissory Notes (MPN) are legally-binding documents that all federal student loan borrowers must sign. Learn why they're important!
The College Investor Audio ShowHow To Invest In Gold | A Simple Beginner's Guide
Investors looking to invest in gold have three choices: they can purchase the physical asset, they can purchase shares of a mutual or exchange-traded fund…
The College Investor Audio ShowEmergency Funds: How Much Do You Really Need?
When it comes to emergency funds, there is so much conflicting advice. So how much do you really need for your rainy day fund?
The College Investor Audio ShowStudent Aid Index: What To Know About The Changes To Financial Aid
The Student Aid Index (SAI) will soon replace the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) on the FAFSA. Learn how this will impact financial aid.
The College Investor Audio ShowWhat Is The Fair Tax? How It Would Work And Its Pros And Cons
The Fair Tax system would replace all the payroll and income taxes in the current tax code with one national sales tax.
The College Investor Audio ShowSwing Trading 101: How To Get Started
Swing trading is a style of trading stocks that isn’t day trading or investing. It sits in between those two styles. Day trading is going in and out of…
The College Investor Audio ShoweSmartTax Review 2021 | High Price For Tax Software
Our eSmartTax review shows how it delivers a decent software solution, and helpful support features. However, it’s a high price to pay for it.
The College Investor Audio ShowJackson Hewitt Tax Software Review 2021
Here's our Jackson Hewitt Tax Software review, where we found they offer a solid interface at middle-of-the-road prices.
The College Investor Audio ShowHow To Invest In Silver: A Straightforward List Of Your Best Options
There are multiple ways to invest in silver. Silver is a store of value and is an entirely different type of investment compared to stocks (equities). Since a…
The College Investor Audio ShowWhat To Do If My Parents Claimed Me On Their Taxes?
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The College Investor Audio ShowWhat Is The Flat Tax?
In a flat tax system, everyone pays the same tax rate regardless of how much they earn in annual income. Learn more!
The College Investor Audio ShowezTaxReturn.com Review
ezTaxReturn is a great free tax return option for simple tax returns. See if it makes sense for your taxes.
The College Investor Audio Show1040.com Tax Software Review | Flat-Rate Pricing
1040.com doesn't offer any great advantages compared to other tax filing options. It doesn't differentiate itself with any specific targets, and while it works…
The College Investor Audio ShowHow To Claim A Missing Stimulus Check On Your Tax Return
With the way things have been, accounting for your stimulus check is more important now than its ever been. Have a missing stimulus check? Here is how to claim…
The College Investor Audio ShowHow To Start Investing If You Make Minimum Wage
Investing when you don't have a lot of money seems like a daunting task. Luckily we've put together a guide on how to invest on minimum wage!
The College Investor Audio ShowTurboTax Alternatives: 3 Other Popular Options
With many great tax software programs available, there are several alternatives to TurboTax if you aren't satisfied with them. Here's three.
The College Investor Audio ShowDislike H&R Block? Here Are 3 Great H&R Block Alternatives to Consider
H&R Block is an extremely popular tax software for many individuals, but not the best for everyone. Here's our best H&R Block alternatives.
The College Investor Audio ShowTaxSlayer Alternatives: Which One Is Right for You?
Are you looking for some TaxSlayer alternatives? Take a look at these alternatives — some of which are almost sure to suit your needs!
The College Investor Audio ShowTaxAct Alternatives: 3 Other Popular Choices
If you're not satisfied with TaxAct, there are lots of other great alternative software programs to get you dialed in. Here are 3.
The College Investor Audio ShowWhy Your Tax Refund Is Going To Be Smaller This Year
With the crazy year it's been, here's why your refund is going to be smaller this year!
The College Investor Audio ShowLiberty Tax Online 2021 Review | Double Check Guarantee
Liberty Tax Online offers mid-tier tax software that also allows you to get a double-check guarantee. However, there may be better options.
The College Investor Audio ShowTaxSlayer Review 2021 | Great Tax Software At A Low Price
TaxSlayer 2021 provides a high value of support with their premium product, but great prices for the support you get.
The College Investor Audio ShowBiden Student Loan Forgiveness Proposals | What To Expect
Several Biden student loan forgiveness proposals have already been announced. Learn what they are and how they could impact you!
The College Investor Audio ShowHow Taxes On Cryptocurrencies Like Bitcoin Work
Invested in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin recently? Here's everything you need to know about how taxes on cryptocurrencies work.
The College Investor Audio Show1040Now Review 2021 – Misses The Mark Again
In our 1040Now review, we look at how this outdated online tax software misses the mark and why we don't recommend it to file taxes.
The College Investor Audio ShowCredit Karma Tax Review 2021 | Best Free Tax Prep Software
Credit Karma Tax is one of the few free tax software options for filers. In 2021, it's seen a ton of improvements and we think users approve.
The College Investor Audio ShowThe Best Free Tax Software 2021 [File Your Taxes For Free]
Think you have to pay to find quality tax software? Think again! We've put together a list of some excellent free tax software options to choose from.
The College Investor Audio ShowThe Best Self-Employed Retirement Investment Plans
The best self-employed retirement plans include the SEP-IRA, Solo 401(k), and the SIMPLE IRA. Here are some details on each!
The College Investor Audio ShowThe Best Tax Software For Your Filing Status In 2021
There's a lot of tax software out there to choose from. We've put together a list of the very best!
The College Investor Audio ShowVisor Tax Prep Review 2021 | Like Uber, but for Accountants
In this Visor tax prep app review, you'll learn about what's offered including pricing, and what it is like to navigate the software.
The College Investor Audio ShowPicnic Tax Review | Online Tax Prep With A Real Tax Preparer or CPA
Picnic Tax is an online tax preparation platform with transparent flat-fee pricing, where you upload your documents for a real CPA.
The College Investor Audio ShowBudgeting Types: Budget For Your Personality
If past budgets have failed you it's possible you're not budgeting for your personality type. Take a look at these three options to see which is the best for…
The College Investor Audio ShowWhat Is The Kiddie Tax And How Does It Work?
Under the Kiddie Tax, dependents with unearned income ranging from $2,200 to $11,000 can be taxed at their parent’s marginal tax rate.
The College Investor Audio ShowHow Much You Need To Make To File Taxes
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The College Investor Audio ShowTurboTax, H&R Block, Tax Act Pricing Comparison
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The College Investor Audio Show73% of Americans Support Student Loan Forgiveness
According to a recent College Investor survey, 73% of Americans support Biden's plan to forgive $10,000 in student loan debt.
The College Investor Audio ShowOLT.com Online Taxes Software Review 2021
Online Taxes (or OLT.com) is a barebones tax preparation software that has significantly improved. Should you use it this year?
The College Investor Audio ShowMutual Funds vs. ETFs | Understand The Difference
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The College Investor Audio ShowTaxAct Review 2021 | Improvements, But Is It Worth It?
Our TaxAct review for 2021 unveils some new improvements, but the prices still are high for the value you get compared to other programs.
The College Investor Audio ShowFreeTaxUSA Review 2021 | Best Bargain Tax Software
FreeTaxUSA 2021 is a great bargain tax software option for business owners, side hustlers, and small landlords that know their taxes.
The College Investor Audio ShowTaxHawk 2021 Review | Excellent Bargain Tax Software
TaxHawk 2021 made some great improvements to their software, and we recommend them for small business owners and side hustlers.
The College Investor Audio Show529 Plan Contribution Limits | What Are The Caps?
While the IRS doesn't impose 529 plan contribution limits, states do set aggregate maximums for their 529 plans and may set annual caps too.
The College Investor Audio ShowTurboTax 2021 Review | Easiest Tax Software To Use
TurboTax 2021 is the easiest to use tax return software, but its pricing is one of the drawbacks. Learn more in our TurboTax Review.
The College Investor Audio ShowWhere To Buy Discount Gift Cards | Best Online Gift Card Sellers
If you're going to buy gift cards, you might as well get them "on sale." Here are the best websites to buy discount gift cards today.
The College Investor Audio ShowH&R Block Review 2021 | Robust Options & Free Tax Filing
Our H&R Block review for 2020-2021 tax season shows again host H&R Block leads in the free tax space and premium online filing options.
The College Investor Audio Show529 Plan Rollovers And Transfers: Pros And Cons
We break down all the benefits of 529 plan rollovers and transfers as well as a few potential downsides you'll want to watch out for.
The College Investor Audio ShowWhat To Do When Your Student Loans Unpause
The CARES Act forbearance on federal student loans is set to expire December 31, 2020. Here's what to do when student loans unpause in 2021.
The College Investor Audio ShowHSA Rollovers | How To Do It And What To Know
HSA Rollovers can be helpful to move an old HSA account to a new provider, but there are rules you need to follow!
The College Investor Audio ShowFloating Rate Funds | What They Are And How They Work
Floating rate funds are fixed-income investments that may offer better returns than traditional fixed-income funds, but are also higher-risk.
The College Investor Audio ShowWhere To Find Free Tax Preparation
Finding free tax preparation can be hard, but it's out there! Here's where you should look. 💵
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How To Optimize Your Taxes When You Side Hustle
Have a side hustle? Earning extra money can be great, but you shouldn't forget about paying your taxes. Here's how to optimize taxes when you side hustle.
The College Investor Audio ShowUnderstanding The California Student Borrower Bill Of Rights
The California Student Borrower Bill of Rights provides strong protections for student loan borrowers and accountability for servicers.
The College Investor Audio ShowHow To File Your Taxes With Two or More W2s
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The College Investor Audio ShowHow To Claim The Tuition And Fees Deduction
With the tuition and fees deduction, you can deduct up to $4,000 of education expenses from your taxable income. Learn how to claim it!