One of the biggest questions we see every tax season: should you pay someone to do your taxes? Getting a tax refund is a big part of that question. Most people hope for a refund and look forward to getting their direct deposits (who gets a paper check anymore)? But doing your taxes can be hard, or so the mainstream media tells you, along with commercials and more. So, should you pay someone to do your taxes? As with most things, the answer is: it depends. It depends on a few factors, and we...

Over the last few years, I've really thought about what it takes to get rich and grow wealth. I've spoken with countless millionaires and I've responded to over 10,000 reader comments on The College Investor. In each instance, there are common themes that are either helping the person grow wealth, or preventing the person from getting rich. Being rich doesn't always mean having money, but 90% of the time, it does. However, there are habits, behaviors, and "rules" that will essentially allow...

Curious about how to start a side hustle? You're not alone! “Side hustle” is defined as a secondary business or job with the potential to produce extra income. Recent data indicates approximately 39% of working adults in the U.S. currently have a side hustle, which is a sharp increase from the number of adults who held a one before 2020. A quick internet search will display endless lists of side hustle options, but there aren’t as many resources for how to get started on a side hustle. So, we...

Life insurance helps support your dependents in the event of your death. How much you need and what that will cost depends on your specific situation. 

Life insurance helps support your dependents in the event of your death. How much you need and what that will cost depends on your specific situation.

Here's what to know about student loan forgiveness for engineers and engineering majors.

If you made student loan payments last year, here's what you need to know about your 1098-E interest statement when you file taxes. 

If you made student loan payments last year, here's what you need to know about your 1098-E interest statement when you file taxes.

The main difference between an IRA vs. self-directed IRA are the assets you are able to invest in. You have more options with a self-directed IRA, but they are more expensive and subject to more rules. 

The main difference between an IRA vs. self-directed IRA are the assets you are able to invest in. You have more options with a self-directed IRA, but they are more expensive and subject to more rules.

Here's how to pay for college, with the best order of operations to maximize financial aid and minimize student loan debt.

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 wealth.

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 wealth.

Schedule K-1 forms are income tax documents associated with "pass-through" businesses. But why are K-1s so complicated? Learn more.

How much you should have in a 529 plan by age to save for college for your children, including high and low contributions for public and private school.

Schedule K-1 forms are income tax documents associated with "pass through" businesses. But why are K-1s so complicated? Learn more.

Whether you should refinance your student loans or not depends on your loan type, interest rate, and more.

The competition to get into medical school is intense, and you need to be prepared. Start your planning with our medical school admissions guide. Learn more.

The competition to get into medical school is intense, and you need to be prepared. Start your planning with our medical school admissions guide. Learn more.

We explore a few 529 studies that compare the performance of each state's 529 plan with a lower-cost, out-of-state plan.

Looking for free college funding is no easy task. However, it's something you should definitely do. Here's how to find college scholarships and grants.

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.

When you’re ready to apply you’ll need to assemble all of your application materials together, including test scores, transcripts, resume, essays, and letters of recommendation.

Our MBA admissions guide shows what you need to apply, including test scores, transcripts, resume, essays, and letters of recommendation.

Grad school is an opportunity to further your education and career. But what steps do you take to get started? Find out in our graduate school admissions guide.