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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…
Episodes
- The College Investor Audio Show
What Is The Schedule E
Schedule E is part of IRS Form 1040. It is used to report income or loss from rentals, royalties, S corps, partnerships, estates, trusts, and residential…
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Tax Transcripts: What They Are and Why You Should Care
Do you remember where you filed your tax return? What about your tax return from 3 years ago? The IRS recommends that you keep at least 3 years of tax returns…
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Top Automatic Savings Apps
Not saving as much as you'd like to? Automatic savings apps can knock down hurdles and help you sprint to the savings finish line.
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Second-Chance Checking Accounts | Where to Go After Rejection
If you’ve struggled with bounced checks, regular overdrafts, or closing an account with a negative account balance, you may have run into issues opening a new…
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Here Are The Differences Between An HSA and FSA
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…
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5 Best Cash Advance Apps to Avoid Overdraft Fees
Could a cash advance app save you from another overdraft fee or is it just delaying the inevitable? Millions of Americans are turning to apps that provide…
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How To Overcome The Fear Of Dealing With Your Student Loans
With student loan payments resuming for the first time in three years, some borrowers have a fear of their student loans. You’ve heard it over and over again…
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What is the Millennial Age Range And What Does That Mean Financially?
There are so many opinions about millennials and how they are either shaping or destroying our economy. Recent news headlines suggest millennials are being too…
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How To Find The Best Apartment Renters Insurance
You probably know that homeowners have home insurance to cover damage to their house and the contents inside. But what about people who rent apartments? After…
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5 Money Moves To Make When You Double Your Salary
You earned a big raise, your side hustle took off, or you managed to find a great new job with an even greater new salary. Now that you’ve got the big…
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The Math Behind Married Filing Separately For IBR Or PAYE
For married couples with student loan debt, one of the most popular strategies for lowering your monthly student loan payment and potentially qualifying for…
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What Really Happens When You Move Up A Tax Bracket
Have you ever heard of anyone complaining about making more money? If you have, they probably grumbled about moving up a tax bracket. Many people assume that…
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The Six Best Tax Breaks That Exist Today
In the United States, all people adhere to a single tax code. Whether you have a high income or a low income, your taxation is governed by the same set of…
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Cheapest Health Insurance For College Students
Are you a college student (or a graduate student) looking for inexpensive health insurance options? Maybe you're going off to college for the first time, or…
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The Most Popular Bitcoin Alternatives
Bitcoin is still incredibly popular, and every now and then it will make the national news. The price is still highly volatile, but it's not as crazy as it was…
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Average Net Worth Of Millennials By Age
Let's not sugar coat it - we're all a bit voyeuristic when it comes to other people's money. How much do you think they make? How much do you think they have?…
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How To Apply For A Student Loan [Federal And Private]
About two-thirds of families borrow student loans to pay for college - but can be confusing on how to get a student loan, especially depending on the type of…
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Understanding Form 8889 For HSA Contributions
If you’re young, healthy, and not hoping to give birth anytime soon, one of the best ways to save money is to go on a high-deductible health insurance plan…
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The Best Order Of Operations To Save For Retirement
Looking to start saving and investing? What account or order of accounts should you use first? Your 401k? IRA? HSA? I'm a big fan of methods and orders of…
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How Do You Purchase Stock In Foreign Companies Directly?
There are two ways for investors to buy foreign stocks directly.
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The Ultimate Guide To A Budget Wedding
Tips for planning a budget wedding without overspending. Here's how it's done!
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The Best Dorm Room Renters Insurance
Even if you're a poor college student, never think you’re too poor to have dorm room renters insurance. It can be a valuable tool, and it's relatively…
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What Does Renters Insurance Cover?
A renters insurance policy protects your belongings in a rental property. This guide details what renters insurance covers, doesn't cover and the claims…
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5 Reasons Why Millennials Need Life Insurance
Here are five reasons why even young, healthy people with no children and a small amount of assets should consider a life insurance policy.
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The Best Tax Software For Students and Recent Grads
College students need to do their taxes, and many have student loans. So, if you're a student or a student loan borrower, which tax software is best? This…
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How To File Your Taxes Early Before The Rush
One of the best thing you can do is file your taxes early - you can be the rush, still get pro help, and even avoid identity theft!
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How To Refinance An International Student Loan
There are almost 500,000 people in the United States working on visas who attended college and may have wracked up student loan debt in the process. But for…
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The Best Savings Account For Your Tax Refund
The best ways to save your tax refund will set you up for an easier, more secure future by building your emergency fund, paying off debt, or growing your…
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How To Get Started Investing In Alternatives Like Fine Art
Fine art and other collectibles are difficult to value assets because they're all "one-of-a-kinds." The value of Mickey Mantle’s rookie card is entirely driven…
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Have You Seen How The Trump Tax Reform Will Impact Your Taxes
Most changes under tax reform were implemented for 2018 taxes, but watch for these tweaks including changes to the medical expense deduction, individual…
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The Best Student Loan Advice For My Younger Self
Here's the best advice I'd give my younger self before taking out student loans.
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How To Change HSA Providers With Lively
Here's exactly how to rollover your HSA with a tool like Lively.
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How To Calculate Your Expected Family Contribution
If you’re hoping to receive a substantial amount of need-based financial aid for college or graduate school, your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) will be…
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Should College Be Free?
Why should college be free? From making college more accessible to needing to find more funding, here the pros and cons of tuition-free college.
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Private Student Loan Forgiveness: What You Should Know
Private student loan forgiveness is often promised, but the reality is far more complicated. Unlike federal student loans, which offer forgiveness programs for…
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11 Free or Low Cost Mental Health Resources For College Students Or Recent Grads
Going through college is tough. It’s even worse when you have the burden of student loan debt, which a majority of college students do. After graduation, the…
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RealtyShares Alternatives
Find Other Places To Invest Now That RealtyShares Is Closing
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7 Alternatives To Owning A Car
You’re probably thinking, “Come on Robert. There is no way you can live without owning a car.” And in many ways, you would be right. But did you know that I…
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The 15 Best Side Hustles
It can be challenging to find a side hustle that's worthwhile. The best side hustles allow you to make the most money, while also balancing your time and…
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The Ultimate Guide To Student Loan Disability Discharge
If you're totally and permanently disabled, you can qualify for student loan forgiveness. When your student loans are discharged due to disability, you may be…
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How To Say Motived When Making PSLF Payments
So how do people stay motivated or positive while working through 10 years of PSLF payments?
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How To Watch Live Sports Online For Free
Discover the best free sports streaming sites to watch live matches, highlights, and events online safely and easily.
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Five Ways To Rebuild Your Credit After Student Loan Default
Learn the best steps for repairing credit after student loan default.
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How To Get Paid To Be An Online Tutor
Becoming an online tutor is one of the best side hustles, especially for college students. In the U.S. alone, there are around seven million students who are…
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Let’s Talk: Suicide And Student Loan Debt
The only way I see myself escaping my student loan debt is to kill myself. I want you to read that again: The only way I see myself escaping my student loan…
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How To Make $1,000,000 – The Math And Strategies That Work
Sorry, this isn't going to be a get rich quick post, but I do want to show you how to make $1,000,000 and have that nest egg for when you retire! I'm a firm…
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5 Tips To Make Paying Off Your Student Loans Easier On Your Budget
Student loan debt is not fun to have. While it may have been necessary to pay for school, now that you’re graduated, it’s time to think about ways to pay off…
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Zipcar Review - A Good Alternative To Owning A Car
If you’re like most college students, you’re always looking for a good way to trim a few bucks off of your spending. From crowding four (or more) people into a…
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The Best Ways To Invest On A Low Income
Most people struggle to build wealth, even if they have a high income. People with low incomes face an especially difficult challenge when it comes to building…
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Chase You Invest Review
Chase You Invest is now J.P. Morgan Chase Self Directed Investing.
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How To Make Money Driving Your Car
If you have access to a reasonably reliable car, then congratulations! Making money driving is one of the best side hustles! A decent car is the biggest asset…
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The Best Brokerage And Investing Bonus Offers Right Now
Investing platforms and brokerages are fighting for your business by offering competitive investing bonus offers and promotions. It took me a while to start…
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How Much Does It Cost To Study Abroad
A semester abroad can look affordable on a brochure. Then the extras show up. Program fees often cover tuition and sometimes housing, yet families quickly face…
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Google Pay And The Best Mobile Wallet Alternatives
Here are the best Google Wallet alternatives.
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Earnest Money: What You Need To Know And How Much Is Enough?
When purchasing a home, earnest money is a key factor in determining if you’ll get the home before the deal closes. Earnest money is different from a down…
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How To Get Student Loans At The Last Minute To Pay For College
If you need last minute student loans because your financial aid deadline is coming up, don't panic. There's still time! College is about to start around the…
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Why Leveraged ETFs Don't Match Market Performance
No product on Wall Street draws more criticism than leveraged ETFs. Leverage funds are designed to multiply the performance of indexes, but often do so poorly…
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Credit Repair - What Is It And Should You Pay For It
Here's how credit repair works and what you need to know.
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How To Create Passive Income On A Limited Budget
Learn how to create passive income with limited funds.
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The Top Five Investing Apps That Let You Invest For Free
Investing apps have matured significantly in 2026. What used to be simple stock-trading tools are now full investing platforms offering commission-free trades…