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The Pros and Cons Of Tax Refund Advance Loans
Season 1
With tax season quickly approaching, you’re probably seeing ads for refund anticipation loans. Refund anticipation loans (also known as refund advanc…
1 year, 6 months ago
How Much Do Federal Student Loan Servicers Make Per Loan?
Borrowers often believe that student loan servicers get to keep the interest on the loan. But it doesn’t work like that.
Servicing companies collect p…
1 year, 6 months ago
Will Student Loans Take My Tax Refund In 2025?
Student loans are back in repayment, and starting in 2025, that also means that collection activity has resumed on student loan debt. Could your stud…
1 year, 6 months ago
Does What College You Went To Matter?
Deciding what college to attend is a big decision. It could potentially affect your entire life.
But will it? Does what college you go to actually ma…
1 year, 6 months ago
529 Plan Ownership Rules Explained
529 plans offer a dedicated way to save for education costs. Generally, parents or grandparents open up 529 accounts to build up a war chest for the …
1 year, 6 months ago
Where TO Cash A Tax Refund Check If You Don’t Have a Bank Account
It’s almost tax refund season, and if you’re anything like the average American, you’re excited to get your hands on your refund check.
But how are yo…
1 year, 6 months ago
How To Use A 529 Plan For Trade School
If you or your family have saved money for your education within a 529 plan, you can use those funds to pay for qualified education expenses without …
1 year, 7 months ago
Who's To Blame For The Student Loan Crisis?
The student loan problem is complex and has multiple underlying causes. Rising college costs, increased student borrowing, complicated repayment opti…
1 year, 7 months ago
Warning: AI Can Seriously Hurt Your Finances
Curious about how AI answers work in personal finance? Hint: not very well. In fact, so bad that you could really hurt your finances.
Robert joined th…
1 year, 7 months ago
Average Net Worth Of Gen Z By Age
We break down the potential average net worth of Gen Z by age, based on available data from the Federal Reserve, as well as other assumptions.
1 year, 7 months ago