Scholarships are the best option for getting a college degree debt-free. Here’s how you can get a free education by using scholarships.
by Shaun MorganCollege is a time of greater freedom and personal growth. It’s also an ideal time to learn and put in place personal finance habits that can last a lifetime.
by Pam HillThe current student loan debt in the United States is $1.7 trillion. However, there are many options to get through college without student loans. Below are five tips to help you graduate college without student loan debt.
by Shaun MorganFiling your taxes is stressful, but it is more stressful when you're not prepared. Tax planning can take the stress out of filing your taxes and save you thousands.
by Shaun MorganPreviously, nearly 56% of high school graduates had filled out their FAFSA applications prior to the pandemic. However, once the pandemic hit and all education was forced to be done remotely, the percentage saw a fall to 53%.
by Viviana VazquezA Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA) is an investment account for minors, allowing adults to give or transfer assets into the underage person’s account to help them save for college or be financially independent.
by Matin VarshochiAccording to data released by the Common App, undergraduate college applications are up 22%, compared to pre-pandemic rates. However, 60% of college applicants come from affluent communities, while only 5% are from low-income backgrounds.
by Viviana VazquezPresident Biden announced that the Build Back Better Plan would push $45 billion of their $3.5 trillion budget toward funding HBCUs. The funding was expected to go toward a plethora of issues and plans to rebuild HBCUs.
by Nailah HerbertOne of the American Families Plan’s goals is to allow the IRS to monitor transactions of bankers over $600 to ensure that people are not lying about their taxable income.
by Viviana VazquezWith college-related expenses increasing each year, many companies are taking action by helping their employees save money. Below you will find four leading companies helping their employees by paying a portion or all of their college tuition.
by Nailah HerbertDespite the continued reluctance from the NCAA, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of college athletes. On July 1, 2021, a new federal bill was passed, stating that college athletes could receive compensation for their name, image, and likeness (NIL).
by Matin Varshochi