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. 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 frugal life, he advocates side hustling and entrepreneurship to earn ext ...
Tax season flew by quickly didn’t it (well, not really the last two years - but if you're usually a late filer, it always seems that way)? Let’s just say you completely forgot that Tax Day was May 17 this year and you are late with filing your tax returns. Yes... the tax deadline in 2021 is May 17. Are you in a hopeless hole? What can you do? If yo…
Here's what you need to do step by step if you missed the tax filing deadline and now you're late filing taxes .By Robert Farrington
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Best Stock Tracking Apps To Keep Tabs On Your Investments
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Whether your stock portfolio is worth $1,000 or $1 million, tracking its performance is key to successful investing. A great stock market tracking app will help you investigate ideas and put your portfolio into the context of the overall market. Whether you’re a beginning investor or an investor with decades of experience, stock market tracking app…
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5 Best Stock Tracking Apps To Keep Tabs On Your Investments
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Whether you’re a beginner or have decades of investing experience, these stock tracking apps can help you monitor your investments better.By Robert Farrington
The tax deadline is almost here! Although it might not be the most enjoyable financial task, it's a necessary obligation that we each undertake every year. The IRS recently announced that Tax Day has been extended for 2021 to May 17th for individual taxpayers. As we get down to the wire on the deadline, there are a couple of tips that can help you …
Here are the best last-minute tax tips to take advantage of before the 2021 tax filing deadline (which has been extended to May 17th).By Robert Farrington
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Differences In 529 Plans: Why Saving For College Is So Messy In America
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Why is saving for college so complicated? There are several different types of college savings plans, including 529 college savings plans, prepaid tuition plans, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts, and Child Savings Accounts (CSA). There are also non-education savings accounts, such as a Roth IRA. Choosing among the many options presents parents …
Blockchain technology has opened up new markets for investment and consumption. And one of the hottest recent trends in this space has been the production and sale of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). NFTs are one-of-a-kind, authenticated digital files (such as artwork and collectibles). The fact that they can't be easily copied has caused some investors…
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The Average Net Worth Of Millennials By Age
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The Average Net Worth Of Millennials By Age [Updated For 2021]
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We break down the average net worth of millennials by age, as well as stretch goals to be in the top 1% of millennial wealth.By Robert Farrington
Analyzing and trading options give investors more leverage than trading stocks. Whereas a stock may require the trader to put up 50% of its value, many options only require 10-20%. That’s a significant difference. Each option also allows the trader to control 100 shares of the underlying stock. In this 101 guide, we’ll look at single-legged options…
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Proposal: How To Reform Student Loans And Hold Colleges Accountable
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There's been a lot of discussion over the last year about President Biden offering blanket student loan forgiveness as a solution to the student loan debt crisis. However, if you want to reform student loans and reform higher education, there has to be more than student loan forgiveness. While I'm not against blanket student loan forgiveness, stude…
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How To Calculate Your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)
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Typically, when a government agency or bank asks about your income, what it really wants to know is your adjusted gross income (AGI). AGI is your total income less certain adjustments. Adjustments to income can include such items as educator expenses, student loan interest, alimony payments, or retirement account contributions and more. Your AGI wi…
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How To Calculate Your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)
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Adjusted gross income (AGI) is your total income minus certain above-the-line deductions. Learn how to calculate your AGI and why it matters.By Robert Farrington
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SPACs 101: What Is A SPAC And Should You Invest?
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SPACs — they're all the rage right now in the financial world. Although they've been around since the 1990s, they’ve been gaining in demand recently as a means of bypassing the laborious traditional IPO route. Go back to 2009 and you’ll find only one SPAC IPO. But Nasdaq reported that were 237 of them in 2020 (as of December 28, 2020), raising $79.…
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SPACs 101: What Is A SPAC and Should You Invest?
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SPACs are shell companies that raise capital from investors through an IPO with the intention to acquire a private company within two years. But are they worth investing in?By Robert Farrington
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30 Passive Income Ideas You Can Use to Build Real Wealth
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Looking to start earning some passive income? Here are thirty passive income ideas to choose from. Some require a monetary investment while others require time. Which one is your favorite? The post 30 Passive Income Ideas You Can Use to Build Real Wealth appeared first on The College Investor.By Robert Farrington | America's Millennial Money Expert
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Tax Pro Vs. DIY Online: Which Tax Prep Is Better For You?
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We compare two of the most popular tax prep strategies - tax pro vs. DIY online - to help you decide which option would fit your needs best. The post Tax Pro Vs. DIY Online: Which Tax Prep Is Better For You? appeared first on The College Investor.By Robert Farrington | America's Millennial Money Expert
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Tax Pro vs. DIY Online: Which Tax Prep Is Better For You?
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We compare two of the most popular tax prep strategies - tax pro vs. DIY online - to help you decide which option would fit your needs best.By Robert Farrington
Check out this guide to state taxes on student loan forgiveness to learn which states exclude forgiveness from your income and which don't. The post State Taxes And Student Loan Forgiveness appeared first on The College Investor.By Robert Farrington | America's Millennial Money Expert
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Analyzing And Trading Stocks And ETFs 101 — Fundamental Analysis
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We break down a few basic fundamental indicators that traders should consider when analyzing and trading stocks and ETFs. The post Analyzing And Trading Stocks And ETFs 101 — Fundamental Analysis appeared first on The College Investor.By Robert Farrington | America's Millennial Money Expert
We break down a few basic fundamental indicators that traders should consider when analyzing and trading stocks and ETFs.By Robert Farrington
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Overdraft Protection: How It Works And How To Avoid Fees
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Overdraft protection prevents bank customers from having transactions declined due to insufficient funds. Learn how to avoid overdraft fees. The post Overdraft Protection: How It Works And How To Avoid Fees appeared first on The College Investor.By Robert Farrington | America's Millennial Money Expert
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Overdraft Protection: How It Works And How To Avoid Fees
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Overdraft protection prevents bank customers from having transactions declined due to insufficient funds. Learn how to avoid overdraft fees.By Robert Farrington
Business owners can save time and money by working with qualified tax professionals. Here's how to find the right tax pro for your business. The post How To Find A Tax Pro For Your Business appeared first on The College Investor.By Robert Farrington | America's Millennial Money Expert
Business owners can save time and money by working with qualified tax professionals. Here's how to find the right tax pro for your business.By Robert Farrington
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Best Tax Software For Estates And Trusts | Form 1041
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If you need to file Form 1041, you might be looking for some help from tax software. Here's some software to consider for that purpose! The post Best Tax Software For Estates And Trusts | Form 1041 appeared first on The College Investor.By Robert Farrington | America's Millennial Money Expert
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When Your Side Hustle Becomes Your Main Hustle [What To Know]
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There's a lot to consider when your side hustle becomes your main hustle. Here's how to prepare yourself both financially and emotionally. The post When Your Side Hustle Becomes Your Main Hustle [What To Know] appeared first on The College Investor.By Robert Farrington | America's Millennial Money Expert
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Best Apps To Send Money (Domestic And International)
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Whether you're wanting to pay someone across the table from you or across international borders, here are the best apps to send money! The post Best Apps To Send Money (Domestic And International) appeared first on The College Investor.By Robert Farrington | America's Millennial Money Expert
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Best Apps To Send Money (Domestic And International)
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Whether you're wanting to pay someone across the table from you or across international borders, here are the best apps to send money!By Robert Farrington
Businesses need budgets too! We compare the features and pricing of some of our favorite business budgeting systems and tools available today. The post 5 Best Business Budgeting Systems And Tools appeared first on The College Investor.By Robert Farrington | America's Millennial Money Expert
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7 Investment Ideas To Get The Most Out Of Your Tax Refund
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Here are seven investment ideas for your tax refund that can help you grow your money over time. The post 7 Investment Ideas To Get The Most Out Of Your Tax Refund appeared first on The College Investor.By Robert Farrington | America's Millennial Money Expert
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7 Investment Ideas To Get The Most Out Of Your Tax Refund
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Here are seven investment ideas for your tax refund that can help you grow your money over time.By Robert Farrington
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Is Student Loan Forgiveness By Executive Order Legal?
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Some politicians are asking President Biden to sidestep Congress and provide student loan forgiveness by executive order. But is that legal? The post Is Student Loan Forgiveness By Executive Order Legal? appeared first on The College Investor.By Robert Farrington | America's Millennial Money Expert
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Is Student Loan Forgiveness By Executive Order Legal?
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Some politicians are asking President Biden to sidestep Congress and provide student loan forgiveness by executive order. But is that legal?By Robert Farrington
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Growth Investing: What It Is And How To Start
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Growth investing is a strategy that prioritizes buying stocks and funds that are expected to grow faster than average. Learn how it works! The post Growth Investing: What It Is And How To Start appeared first on The College Investor.By Robert Farrington | America's Millennial Money Expert
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Growth Investing | What Is It And How To Start
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Growth investing is a strategy that prioritizes buying stocks and funds that are expected to grow faster than average. Learn how it works!By Robert Farrington
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Value Investing: What It Is And How To Start
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Value investing is a type of investment strategy in which investors perform fundamental analysis to find undervalued stocks. The post Value Investing: What It Is And How To Start appeared first on The College Investor.By Robert Farrington | America's Millennial Money Expert
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Value Investing | What Is It And How To Start
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Value investing is a type of investment strategy in which investors perform fundamental analysis to find undervalued stocks.By Robert Farrington
If you want professional tax prep but don’t want to visit an office, virtual tax preparation could be a good option. Learn how it works. The post Virtual Tax Preparation: What To Know appeared first on The College Investor.By Robert Farrington | America's Millennial Money Expert
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Virtual Tax Preparation: What To Know And Where To Go
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If you want professional tax prep but don’t want to visit an office, virtual tax preparation could be a good option. Learn how it works.By Robert Farrington
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What Gig Workers And Independent Contractors Need To Know For Taxes
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As side hustling becomes a way of life for many Americans, here are 6 things gig workers and independent contractors need to know for taxes. The post What Gig Workers And Independent Contractors Need To Know For Taxes appeared first on The College Investor.By Robert Farrington | America's Millennial Money Expert
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What Gig Workers And Independent Contractors Need To Know For Taxes
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As side hustling becomes a way of life for many Americans, here are 6 things gig workers and independent contractors need to know for taxes.By Robert Farrington