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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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Will You Pay Taxes On Student Loan Forgiveness?
When debt is cancelled or forgiven, the general rule under IRS Topic 431 is that the cancelled amount counts as taxable income (unless an exception applies)…
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Trump Admin Resumes Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
The American Federation of Teachers and the U.S. Department of Education have temporarily resolved key disputes in a major federal lawsuit challenging the…
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37% of Google AI Finance Answers Are Inaccurate in 2025
Google AI overviews are misleading or inaccurate in 37% of finance-related searches, according to The College Investor's latest analysis. This is an…
The College Investor Audio ShowHow Much Does SAT Prep Cost On Average?
The goal of test prep is to learn tips and tricks that help maximize your time and performance on a college admissions test. Students are taught best practices…
The College Investor Audio ShowGuide To Federal Student Loans For Expats
U.S. citizens are eligible for U.S. federal student aid regardless of where they live. This means that expats can qualify for federal student loans. But there…
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How To Get Proof Of Your Student Loan Debt Balance
You have graduated college and are getting ready to start paying off your student loans. You are getting the check ready to start the process of paying off…
The College Investor Audio ShowStudent Loans And Identity Theft: What To Do If Someone Took Out Loans In Your Name
You are ready to go back to school and so you go to apply for a student loan with the best rate. The problem? Someone already took out student loans in your…
The College Investor Audio ShowHow To Handle Basic Living Expenses During Student Loan Repayment
If you've recently graduated college and started full-time employment, you will start entering the repayment phase of your student loans. Even though payments…
The College Investor Audio ShowHow To Get Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness
There are a variety of programs that can provide non-profit student loan forgiveness for individuals working for a 501(c)(3) or other nonprofit organization…
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How Honest Financial Advisors Should Disclose Their Fees
Two weeks ago, I was chatting with a reader who was researching low cost index funds. I was so excited because he wanted to learn about expense ratios…
The College Investor Audio ShowTax-Loss Harvesting: A Step-By-Step Guide
Savvy investors are always looking for ways to reduce their tax burdens. Although no one can completely avoid taxes, harnessing the power of tax-loss…
The College Investor Audio ShowShould You Use Your 401k For Student Loan Repayment?
If you’re a recent college graduate with limited cash flow, paying off student loans can feel like an insurmountable task. It’s easy to feel trapped, as you…
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Student Loan Forgiveness For Nurses And Healthcare Workers
The average student graduates college with over $30,600 in debt. If you went to a 4-year nursing program (or its equivalent), you have probably accumulated…
The College Investor Audio ShowDoes The Government Profit Off Of Student Loans?
It should be a simple question - does the government profit off of student loans? But depending on who you ask, the federal government either earned a profit…
The College Investor Audio ShowHow To Transfer Colleges (And Should You)
Choosing the right school for you can be difficult. Not only does the decision come while you’re still fairly young, but it can also be heavily influenced by…
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New Roth Catch-Up Rule Hits High Earners In 2026
Older workers nearing retirement have long enjoyed a valuable benefit: the ability to make additional, tax-deferred contributions to their workplace retirement…
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Is PSLF Buyback Worth It? What It Will Cost You
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program requires 120 qualifying monthly payments while working for an eligible employer. But many borrowers are…
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PSLF Weighted Average Rule Explained
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) has long been a lifeline for teachers, nurses, social workers, and other public sector employees carrying student loan…
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AFT Lawsuit Could Speed Up Student Loan Forgiveness
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT), representing 1.8 million members, has escalated its legal battle with the U.S. Department of Education (ED). Earlier…
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Top Student Loan Scams (2025): Spot & Avoid Red Flags
Student loan scams are surging in 2025. Policy changes, repayment restarts, and nonstop headlines give fraudsters the perfect chance to trick borrowers. Every…
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Cash App Blocked $2 Billion In Scam Payments
Cash App, a popular mobile financial services platform used by millions of Americans, has prevented more than $2 billion in potential scam payments since…
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IBR Student Loan Forgiveness Resumes After Pause
For the first time in nearly a year, federal student loan borrowers are seeing their balances forgiven under the Income-Based Repayment plan. On Tuesday…
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Are Credit Unions As Good As Banks? How Do They Compare?
At first glance, banks and credit unions look alike. Both offer checking and savings accounts, loans, credit cards, and certificates of deposit. But the…
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New Data: 5.4 Million Student Loan Borrowers Delinquent On Their Loans
Federal student loan borrowers are under intense financial strain as serious delinquencies hover near record levels, according to new data released by…
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Leaving The SAVE Plan: Options For Borrowers
For months, federal student loan borrowers enrolled in the SAVE plan have faced a decision: should I leave SAVE now, or should I wait out the forbearance…
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Government Shutdown and Student Loans Explained
It seems more likely that we will see a government shutdown on October 1. It's clear our government is mismanaged, but what does that mean for you and your…
The College Investor Audio ShowWhat Is The Ivy League And Why Are They Called That?
Ever wonder which schools are considered "Ivy League", and where the term came from? Ivy League schools are an elite group of eight private universities based…
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How To Create A Budget: The Tools And Tips To Make It Work
Want to gain control of your cash? Then you probably need to learn how to create a budget. A budget is still the best tool to help you control your spending…
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529 Plan Alternatives: UMGA, Roth IRA, And More
The 529 plan was designed specifically for education savings, offering tax-free growth and tax-free withdrawals for qualified education expenses. Many states…
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What Families Should Do With Leftover 529 Plan Money
529 plans were originally created to help families save for higher education with the benefit of tax-free growth. Over the years that definition has expanded…
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Student Loan IDR Backlog Drops Below 1.1 Million
For months, income-driven repayment processing has been a source of frustration for student loan borrowers. In August, the Department of Education reported…
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Education Dept. Accused Of Blocking Student Loan Forgiveness
The American Federation of Teachers, representing 1.8 million members, has intensified its legal challenge against the Department of Education and Education…
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How To Use AI For Finding College Scholarships
For high school seniors looking to pay for college, scholarships and grants can make the difference between affordability and long-term student loan debt. The…
The College Investor Audio ShowChadwick Boseman Died Without A Will: Why You Need An Estate Plan Now
Actor Chadwick Boseman became a household name after his role as King T’Challa in Marvel’s “The Black Panther.” The breakthrough film put Boseman front and…
The College Investor Audio ShowThe Essential Estate Planning Documents: What You Need and Why
We all hope terrible situations will never hurt us or our loved ones. But making practical plans for your eventual death will make your passing easier. That’s…
The College Investor Audio ShowDependent vs. Independent Student For Financial Aid
It can be confusing to understand whether you're a dependent or independent student for FAFSA and financial aid purposes. Given the current cost of higher…
The College Investor Audio ShowTax Breaks for Tuition and Student Loans
You've probably heard of the student loan interest deduction. But what you may not know is that this is just one of several tax breaks for tuition and student…
The College Investor Audio ShowWhat Happens To your Student Loans When You Die
Today we're talking about a tough subject: what happens when you die? Specially, what happens to your student loans when you die? Do your student loans die…
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The Latest Happenings With Student Loans
Check out Robert's interview on Money Life with Chuck Jaffe, where he breaks down the latest on student loan repayment plan options.
The College Investor Audio ShowCan President Trump Claw Back Student Loan Forgiveness?
President Trump generally does not support student loan forgiveness and would likely seek an end to some student loan forgiveness programs. But can the…
The College Investor Audio Show5 Quick Money Making Ideas (That Take Less Than 1 Hour)
It really is possible to make money in one hour. You've heard of money making ideas like starting a blog or starting a business, but those ideas take time…
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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…
The College Investor Audio ShowUnderstanding Grandparent-Owned 529 Plans
What is a grandparent-owned 529 college savings plan? How do they work? What do you need to know about them and what changes should you know about? A…
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How To Use Employer Tuition Reimbursement To Pay For College
As the cost of college continues to rise, more students and families are turning to employer tuition reimbursement programs as a way to fund education without…
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I Asked ChatGPT About Student Loans. Here’s What It Got Wrong.
Student loan debt is one of the most complex financial products in the United States, shaped by constantly changing federal programs, complicated repayment…
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How Families Can Get Early Access To The FAFSA
After several years of delayed rollouts, the U.S. Department of Education has confirmed that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be…
The College Investor Audio ShowWhat Happens To Your Financial Aid If You Drop Out
If you drop a class or drop out of college, you may have to repay all or part of the financial aid you received. How much depends on the type of financial aid…
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AI Still Falls Short On Student Loan Forgiveness
Public Service Loan Forgiveness is one of the most sought-after federal student loan forgiveness programs, promising debt cancellation after 120 qualifying…
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Is Student Loan Forgiveness Processing Paused?
As student loan borrowers brace for the full impact of the OBBBA to take effect, questions are swirling about whether forgiveness has been completely suspended…
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Student Loan Servicer Changes Coming Soon
The Department of Education has confirmed that it will transfer an unspecified number of student loan accounts away from the Missouri Higher Education Loan…
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SAVE Student Loan Plan Timeline Estimates: What To Expect
The future of student loan repayment for SAVE borrowers is now caught between a pending court ruling and how quickly the Department of Education can execute on…
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GOP Memo Seeks End To Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Barely weeks after Republicans secured passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the Economic Policy Innovation Center (EPIC) is calling for a follow-up…
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Dept of Education Bars Work Study From Voter Registration
The Department of Education has issued new guidance (PDF File) clarifying how colleges should use Federal Work Study (FWS) funds. The updated guidelines…
The College Investor Audio ShowHow Do College Meal Plans Work?
College meal plans are a way to prepay for your meals while on campus. This can be a convenient way to get food, as most college dorm rooms do not have…
The College Investor Audio ShowHow To Find Free Community College And Save Money
Free community college is currently offered to some or all students in 33 states. With college costs and student debt on the rise, students and their parents…
The College Investor Audio ShowBest Student Loan Alternatives
Being a college student may require you to figure out ways to pay for school without taking on a huge amount of debt. Perhaps it means working part-time or…
The College Investor Audio ShowHow To Fill Out The FAFSA For Divorced Parents
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the form that needs to be filled out for you to receive financial aid from the government for college…
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Fidelity Study Reveals Changing Views On Student Debt
A new Fidelity Investments study finds that economic conditions over the past several years are influencing how high school students plan for life after…
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U.S. National Debt Reaches Record $37 Trillion
The United States’ gross national debt has surpassed $37 trillion, marking an all-time high and raising concerns about the speed of borrowing and its economic…
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Final PSLF Eligibility Restrictions Move Forward For Comment
A new rule from the Department of Education could reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF) by redefining which employers qualify. The new…