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Eric Rosenberg

Eric Rosenberg is a financial writer, speaker, and consultant based in Ventura, California. He holds an undergraduate finance degree from the University of Colorado and an MBA in finance from the University of Denver. After working as a bank manager and then nearly a decade in corporate finance and accounting, Eric left the corporate world for full-time onlineĀ self-employment.

His work has been featured in online publications including Business Insider, Nerdwallet, Investopedia, The Balance, Huffington Post, and other financial publications. When away from the computer, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, traveling the world, and tinkering with technology. Connect with him and learn more at EricRosenberg.com.

Eric’s latest articles

Can you accept more than one college admissions offer?
April 13, 2026

Can You Accept More Than One College Admissions Offer?

You should not accept more than one college admissions offer. Doing so can have long term impacts on you, the colleges, and other students.

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January 15, 2026

Free Tax Software 2026: Where To File Your Taxes For Free

We break down the free tax software companies that actually allow free tax filing for federal and state returns in 2026.

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January 12, 2026

Best Tax Software 2026 [Awards And Comparisons]

We’ve ranked the best tax software for 2026, including best free file, best for investors, best for landlords, best for deductions, and more!

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January 12, 2026

How To Become A Billionaire In 2026

You probably have two choices when it comes to becoming a billionaire, marry rich or start a billion dollar company.

E-File Review 2023
January 11, 2026

E-file.com Review 2026

E-file.com offers a solid user experience, but a limited Free Edition means that most filers will need to upgrade to one of its paid plans.

1040Now 2023 review
January 10, 2026

1040Now Review 2026: Our Least Favorite Tax Software

In our 1040Now review, we look at this online tax software’s many drawbacks and explain why we don’t recommend it to file taxes.

Jackson Hewitt Online review
January 4, 2026

Jackson Hewitt Online Review 2026: Pros And Cons

Jackson Hewitt Online is tax software that’s suitable for straightforward tax situations. It offers flat pricing and unlimited state returns. Learn more.

1040.com Tax Software Review 2023
January 3, 2026

1040.com Tax Software Review 2026: Pros And Cons

1040.com doesn’t have any standout features in 2025. But it does include unlimited free state returns. Learn more in our 1040.com review.

FileYourTaxes Review
December 27, 2025

FileYourTaxes.com Review 2026

FileYourTaxes updated its user experience for 2024, making it simpler and easier to use than in previous years. Here’s what’s changed.

An illustrative image for an article about Cash App Taxes alternatives features a white smartphone with a teal border, angled slightly to the right, casting a dark shadow. The phone's screen displays a dark circular icon with a white dollar sign at the top, followed by a grid of four squares below it. The top-left square contains a green checkmark, while the bottom-left square has a green 'x'. Two teal rectangular buttons are visible at the bottom of the screen. In the background, against a light gray surface, various light teal geometric shapes like triangles and plus signs are scattered, along with the text "THE COLLEGE INVESTOR" in the upper left corner. This visual represents the process of evaluating different tax software platforms, specifically discussing Cash App Taxes and its alternatives like TurboTax and H&R Block, by comparing features and user experience to help individuals find the best fit for their tax filing needs.
December 26, 2025

Cash App Taxes Alternatives 2026

Cash App Taxes is our top pick for free tax software. But it has limitations and isn’t for everyone. Here are our top Cash App Taxes alternatives. Learn More.

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December 26, 2025

TaxSlayer Alternatives 2026: Which One Is Right for You?

Are you looking for some TaxSlayer alternatives? Take a look at these alternatives — some of which are almost sure to suit your needs!

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