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**The College Investor Audio Show**

The College Investor podcast is a daily audio show that’s dedicated to bringing you the best of TheCollegeInvestor.com. We discuss a variety of topics, all relating to millennial money – including student loan debt, investing, earning more money, and more!

Robert Farrington, the founder of The College Investor and a Millennial Money Expert, shares how to get out of student loan debt so that you can start investing and building wealth for the future.

Instead of cutting expenses and living a frugal life, he advocates side hustling and entrepreneurship to earn extra money to achieve your financial goals.

Latest Episodes:

Tomorrow Review Jan 30, 2018

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Tomorrow was an online will and estate planning service.

What Type Of Financial Expert Should You Hire For Your Situation? Jan 29, 2018

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While a "financial advisor" is the go-to resource when it comes to financial planning and periodic help with financial scenarios, you can benefit more by using financial experts for your specific financial situation.

Plus, the term "financial advisor" doesn't really mean anything - pretty much anyone can call themselves a financial advisor.

But what do you need for yourself? Do you need a financial planner, a stock broker, an investment advisor, an accountant, a money coach?

The list goes on and on about who you can call (ghostbusters?).

How To Optimize Your Taxes When You Side Hustle Jan 26, 2018

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Side hustling is an amazing tool to pay down debt, learn new skills, figure out what you want from your career, and enjoy many other benefits.

While the benefits of side hustling seem magical, side hustle income isn’t magical to the IRS. You’ll still need to pay taxes on this income, including “both sides” of Social Security and Medicare taxes.

As a side hustler, it’s important to figure out how to handle taxes for your side hustle so you don’t end up with a tax nightmare on the night before the tax deadline. Thankfully, handling taxes for your side hustle doesn’t need to take a lot of time or hassle. Below are the four steps you'll want to take.

How Taxes On Cryptocurrencies Like Bitcoin Work Jan 25, 2018

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Digital assets, like cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), have been growing in popularity and are being purchased more than every before.

But what happens when you sell your digital assets?

Well, you might make some money if the cryptocurrency or NFT you bought has increased in value. At the same time, though, Uncle Sam will want a cut of your gains.

If you sell digital assets, you need to be ready to pay taxes. Here’s how it works and how crypto and NFT tax rates are determined.

How To Find Grants To Pay For College Jan 24, 2018

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Grants for college are a source of financial aid that's effectively free money. Unlike scholarships, grants are aid that is offered from the government - usually the Federal government or your state government.

If you’re applying for college, you’ve probably heard students complain about grants and scholarships – everything from the application process to the stringent requirements. But it's extremely possible to find grants to pay for college.

If you explore all of your options and keep track of your results, the process doesn’t have to be painful. We’ve cut down on your research by providing you with resources that will help you find grants right for you.

While scholarships are awarded on merit and need, grants are primarily awarded based on need. For most grants, grades are not a determining factor. It’s no wonder that grants are the most sought after form of financial aid – grants are like “free money” that can be used for tuition and other college expenses.

The Side Hustlin' Student Scholarship 2018 Jan 23, 2018

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One of our core values here at The College Investor is that it is essential to both earn money and save money. Financial balance is the key to wealth over time. No financial goal can really be achieved without doing both.

So when it comes to paying for college, the same is true. Hopefully you've saved a little, and hopefully you're looking for ways to earn more.

This scholarship is designed to help you save. But you have to show us what you're doing to earn more.

I'm a firm believer that the most successful college students are those that works and side hustle during school. Not only does it help to earn some extra money, but it helps build skills like communications, sales, problem solving, and more.

How To Use A Roth IRA To Save For College Jan 22, 2018

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A Roth IRA is one of the best ways to save for retirement, but it can also be used to save for college.

A Roth IRA is one of the best ways to invest for retirement, since the money inside it grows tax-free and in most cases, withdrawals for retirement come without any tax consequences. It can be an especially great way to save for retirement when you're young and your income is relatively low. If you're in a low tax bracket, getting a tax deduction (like for 401(k) or Traditional IRA contributions) won't benefit you nearly as much.

But while the primary use of a Roth IRA is for retirement, there are a couple of other ways that you can withdraw money from your Roth IRA without paying a penalty.

One of those is for qualified higher education expenses. That makes using a Roth IRA to save for college one option to consider.

Don't Be Embarassed By Your Finances Jan 19, 2018

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We're talking about embarrassment and your money - specifically, how to avoid it.

5 Experts Share Their Thoughts On Investing In 2018 Jan 18, 2018

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Five investment experts share their thoughts on investing in 2018.

Raise Student Loan Review Jan 17, 2018

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Raise no longer offers student loans.