Student Loans, Investing, Building Wealth
I want to discuss my personal investment strategy for my own benefit as much as yours. I am a far stretch from a financial expert, and I am confident that I can learn from the College Investor audience when it comes to developing a solid investing strategy. With that said, I believe that many in […]
Many individuals I have encountered in my career view a job at a non-profit as something you do once you’ve made your money in the ‘for profit’ sector and are ready to give back. Unfortunately, this is far from the truth, and while profit is obviously not the main objective in the non-profit sector, it […]
Imagine this: you graduate from your dream school, land your dream job, move into a posh new apartment with a nice view of the city, get your first ‘real’ paycheck, and buy that new suit you’ve had your eye on. Life is good. Then this arrives in the mail: Your student loan account statement. There are a […]
At least one a week a college senior comes to my office to ask me “How many student loans do I have?” My initial answer before helping them? “To be honest, this is your responsibility to know how many, how much, and with whom your student loans are.” I will freely admit that our current […]
Real estate has traditionally been one of the most sought after investment vehicles for its passive income potential, appreciation, positive cash-flow, and tax reducing deductions. However, real estate investing is also viewed as one of the more difficult investments to start due to the high risk and high up-front costs required to start. I want to […]
Stories about student loans and the hardships they create for college students dominate the news and pull at the heartstrings of concerned America. If you are a student loan borrower, or a parent of a student loan borrower you understand these frustrations on a personal level. Financing higher education has led to an inconceivable level […]
Investing student loans has been a hot button issue for many years. At the peak of the stock market in 2006, it was a commonly held belief that investing student loans was a wise and safe decision.
I recently stumbled across this article about a growing phenomenon in the United States: colleges and universities are suing former students to get paid back on the student loan debt they took out. The article details the actions of Yale, University of Pennsylvania, and George Washington University and their recent increase in student loan litigation. […]
For as long as I can remember, I have been labeled as an idea man. I’m excellent at creating theoretical schemes, and proposing grand solutions to problems. In a group setting, I am usually the one throwing out ideas and ways to solve a problem. I have a notebook of business ideas that I carry […]
If you are struggling making your student loan payments, income-based repayment plans are a blessing to help you make your loans affordable. These loans, also known as income-driven repayment plans or IDR plans, set your monthly payment amount as a percentage of your income. Given that student loan default is the worst thing that can happen […]
Most of us, at some point in our lives, have been sitting around talking with friends when someone says, “Hey, that is a great idea! You should totally build that (start that, try that, do that, open that, make that, create that, etc.).” This simple validation of an idea could be the spark that is […]
