Category: Propfirm

There have been 20 “funding gaps” and 4 full government shutdowns in the last 50 years. The last shutdown happened in December 2018 and January 2019. But the threat of a shutdown…

Source: The College Investor A tangled web of lawsuits seek to block implementation of the SAVE repayment plan, especially the loan forgiveness provisions. Multiple appellate courts have issued preliminary injunctions that temporarily…

Source: The College Investor The biggest fear of many parents saving for college: what do you do with that 529 plan money if your child doesn’t go to college? A 529 Plan…

Most colleges charge application fees of around $50 per application, but they can sometimes be as high as $90. This can really add up if you’re applying to 4-7 colleges. However, there…

Source: The College Investor Peak borrowing season for new student loans runs during the summer months, June, July and August. But predatory lending can be a problem for some student loan borrowers…

Did you know that your student loans could get you fired? Imagine this: One day your boss pulls you into his office, sits you down, and says there is a problem. However,…

Source: The College Investor When comparing 529 plans, you need to both look at performance and fees. Two researchers at the University of Kansas School of Business have identified problems in how…

A FERPA waiver, when signed by a student, allows parents to gain access to academic records during college. However, this raises an interesting question: should parents push their college-bound children to sign?…

Source: The College Investor One of the biggest fears families have about using a 529 plan to save for college is the dreaded 529 plan penalty. There are many ways to save…

Source: The College Investor FloatMe is a fintech app that offers $50 cash advances between paychecks. While there is a monthly fee, there are no interest charges and no credit check is required…