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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

Hanover Bank review
June 12, 2026

Peak Bank Review: Online Bank With A High Savings APY

Peak Bank is the online arm of Idaho First Bank. It offers two products: a high-yield savings account and certificates of deposit.

Under Secretary of Education Nicholas Kent
June 10, 2026

Under Secretary of Education Nicholas Kent Explains the July 1 Student Loan Changes

Under Secretary of Education Nicholas Kent breaks down the July 1 student loan changes: SAVE’s end, new repayment plans, and grad borrowing limits.

Dan Zibel on The College Investor Audio Show
May 25, 2026

Dan Zibel of Student Defense on AI in Admissions, Student Data Rights, and the AI Bill of Rights

Dan Zibel of Student Defense joins The College Investor Audio Show to discuss AI in college admissions and student data rights.

mission valley bank review
May 22, 2026

Modak Review: Debit Cards For Kids And Teens

Modak is a family-focused fintech app that helps kids and teens learn money management through debit cards, chores, rewards, and savings tools.

Tyler West on The College Investor Podcast
May 18, 2026

Tyler West On Saving For College, Picking The Right School, And Avoiding The Student Loan Trap

Tyler West joined Robert Farrington on The College Investor Audio Show to discuss paying for college, ROI, and student loans.

Preston Cooper on The College Investor podcast.
May 12, 2026

Preston Cooper on the ROI of College, Grad School Risks, and What AI Changes About the Math

Higher ed economist Preston Cooper breaks down when a bachelor’s pays off, why most MBAs don’t, and what AI is doing to computer science ROI.

A vibrant blue background features abstract geometric shapes in shades of light blue, white, and gray, with diagonal lines and dotted grids. A bold black silhouette of a money bag with a prominent white dollar sign is positioned in the center, flanked by two stacks of white coins to its right, symbolizing savings and financial growth. The bottom left corner prominently displays "COLLEGE INVESTOR" in a dark, bold font, anchoring the image to the article's financial education context. This image serves as a visual representation for a review of Valley Bank, highlighting its high-yield savings account and other offerings, emphasizing opportunities for college investors to grow their money with a trusted financial institution. Source: The College Investor
May 8, 2026

Thrivent Review: Online Banking Made Simple

Thrivent Bank offers online checking and high-yield savings accounts with low fees, savings pockets, and a simple digital banking experience.

Fidelity
May 1, 2026

Fidelity Youth Account Review: A Brokerage Account For Teens

The Fidelity Youth Account lets teens invest, spend, and learn money skills, with parental oversight and no account fees. Learn more.

T-Mobile MONEY Review
April 24, 2026

Collegiate Mobile Review: Phone Plans For Students

Collegiate Mobile offers prepaid wireless plans for students and fans, with affordable pricing and a unique model that supports your school.

This image, featured in a review by The College Investor, displays a close-up of a modern smartphone interface showcasing the Origin financial management app. The screen prominently features three white rectangular cards with rounded corners, each displaying a dollar amount in bold black text: "$15,006.32," "$21,091.43," and "$121.01.43," representing various financial metrics like budget tracking, net worth, or savings accounts within the app. A subtle light blue line graph is visible at the bottom of each card, indicating financial trends. The background is a vibrant gradient of light to medium blue, with abstract white design elements including dots, plus signs, and diagonal lines, suggesting growth and financial tools. The "COLLEGE INVESTOR" logo is partially visible in the bottom left corner, reinforcing the article's source and its focus on financial well-being for college investors using platforms like Origin for budgeting, spending, and investing.
April 17, 2026

Dollarwise Review: A Simple Budgeting App

Dollarwise is a simple budgeting app built on the 50/30/20 budget rule. Find out how it works, what it costs, and whether it’s worth the price.

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March 20, 2026

What Is QuestBridge? Get Matched With Top Schools

QuestBridge connects high-achieving, low-income students with top colleges and full-ride scholarship opportunities.

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