Colin Graves

Colin Graves is a financial writer and editor with more than 20 years of experience in banking and wealth management. Before joining The College Investor, he managed retail and commercial portfolios exceeding $1 billion, earning multiple awards for leadership and customer service. Colin holds several credentials from the Canadian Securities Institute, including the Canadian Securities Course, Professional Financial Planning Course, and the Certificate of Financial Services Advice.

Today, he applies that expertise to editing and writing about investing, credit, and money management for readers seeking practical, trustworthy financial information. Colin also writes at ColinGraves.com, where he helps people transition from traditional employment to self-employment through financial literacy and business coaching.

Colin’s latest articles

October 30, 2026

Shipt Review: Make Money Delivering Groceries

Is Shipt a worthwhile side hustle? Explore shopper pay, tips, payout options, costs, and how it compares with Instacart and DoorDash.

October 23, 2026

College Aid Pro Review: Compare College Costs

College Aid Pro helps families compare college costs and plan for financial aid. Explore MyCAP pricing, features, expert services, pros, and cons.

October 16, 2026

Frec Review: Direct Index Investing

Frec is a fintech offering low fee direct indexing for portfolios $20,000 and up. How does Frec compare with Wealthfront? Find out in this Frec review.

October 9, 2026

Empowerly Advising Review: College Admissions Counseling

Empowerly offers personalized college counseling, essay feedback, and research programs. Learn more about features, pricing, benefits, and drawbacks.

September 25, 2026

WisePal Review: Save Money On Bills And More

WisePal helps lower your monthly bills by finding better offers and negotiating with providers. You only pay if it saves you money. Learn more.

September 18, 2026

Nu Review: High-Yield Savings And More

Nu brings its digital banking platform to the U.S. with high-yield savings, cash back rewards, and no monthly fees. Is it worth it?

September 11, 2026

Yahoo Finance Plus Review: Pros And Cons

Yahoo Finance Plus offers portfolio tools, premium research, and advanced data to help investors make informed decisions. Is it worth the price? Learn more.

September 4, 2026

Tablewealth Review: Manage Your Finances Your Way

Tablewealth syncs financial accounts with spreadsheets, dashboards, and custom apps for flexible net worth, investing, and spending tracking. Learn more.

August 28, 2026

Tykr Review: A Beginner-Friendly Stock Research Platform

Tykr simplifies stock research with easy-to-understand ratings, portfolio tracking, and investing tools. Find out if Tykr is worth the cost.

August 14, 2026

KeyBank Student Loans Review: Pros and Cons

KeyBank offers student loan refinancing, new loan referrals, and free consultations to help borrowers compare repayment options.

August 7, 2026

FinDash Review: An AI-Powered Financial Hub

FinDash is an AI-powered household financial management platform that helps you organize your finances, track your net worth, store documents, and plan for the future.