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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

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November 21, 2025

Cheers Credit Builder Review

Looking for a way to build or repair your credit without borrowing new money? Find out how Cheers can help you build credit while you save. Learn more.

foyer home savings review
November 14, 2025

Splitero Review: Access Your Home Equity

Do you have significant home equity you’re unable to access? Find out why a Spplitero home equity investment (HEI) can be a good alternative to a HELOC.

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November 6, 2025

Best IRA Match Bonuses And Transfer Offers

Many online brokerages are competing for your retirement dollars by offering IRA match bonuses. Here are the best offers we could find. Learn more.

Best investing apps
October 24, 2025

Blossom Social Review: Social Investing Platform

Blossom Social is a social investing app that lets investors link their brokerage accounts and connect with a community of fellow investors.

Automatic Savings Apps
October 10, 2025

Debbie Review: Get Rewarded For Paying Off Debt

Need some additional motivation to pay off your credit card debt? Consider Debbie, an app that pays you cash rewards for hitting debt payoff milestones.

October 1, 2025

AlumniFi Credit Union Review: Pros And Cons

AlumniFi is a Michigan-based credit union that serves customers nationwide and offers competitive savings and checking accounts.

September 5, 2025

Bank5 Connect Review: Pros and Cons

Looking for an online bank that offers a good savings APY and cash back on purchases? Check out Bank5 Connect. Learn more in our full review.

August 29, 2025

TAB Bank Review: High Savings APY

Looking for an online bank offering a high yield on savings as well as cash back rewards when you make purchases? Learn more in this TAB Bank review.

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August 22, 2025

Bask Bank Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Bask Bank offers a unique product mix of a high yield savings account, CDs, and even a bank account that earns you airline miles!

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August 15, 2025

PiBank Review: Pros, Cons, and Alternatives

Looking to maximize your return on savings? Here’s why you’ll want to consider putting PiBank on your shortlist. Learn more about this online savings account.

foyer home savings review
July 31, 2025

Nada Review: Access And Invest In Home Equity

Nada offers Home Equity Agreements (HEA) and a Home Equity investment fund (Homeshares).

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