Amanda Claypool

4 weeks ago | thecollegeinvestor.com | Amanda Claypool

Can you pay for college on a credit card and rack up the points? It's a compelling thought... and the answer is potentially!College is expensive. According to the Education Data Initiative, the average cost of attendance for the 2024-2025 school year is $38,270. To keep up with rising costs, some students and their parents are looking to credit cards to foot the bill. While credit cards are convenient, are they a smart way to pay for college?

1 month ago | erika.com | Amanda Claypool |Erika Kullberg

Planning a big adventure? While standard travel insurance covers many risks, it excludes high-risk activities like skydiving, mountain climbing, and backcountry skiing. So, if you're checking something off your bucket list, you might need extra coverage. Here’s how to find the right adventure travel insurance for your trip. World NomadsCoverage for over 200 adventure activities. Travel GuardComprehensive plans with add-ons for adventure sports.

2 months ago | erika.com | Amanda Claypool |Erika Kullberg

Planning a family trip? The right travel insurance can be a safety net for unexpected events like medical emergencies, trip cancellations, or lost luggage. Family travel insurance provides coverage for your family members during a trip. It gives you financial protection if something goes wrong — and peace of mind that you’re covered when it does. Here’s what you need to know about choosing the right travel insurance plan for your family.

2 months ago | thecollegeinvestor.com | Amanda Claypool

Even if you don't think you'll receive financial aid, you should fill out the FAFSA. According to Sallie How America Pays for College report, completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA for the 2023-2024 school year. So why are over 25% of students deciding not to apply? They may believe their parents make too much or that they won't qualify for another reason and don't want to waste their time.

2 months ago | thecollegeinvestor.com | Amanda Claypool

One of the most important things you’ll need to do as an investor is to keep track of your portfolio. From time to time, you’ll want to adjust your asset allocation or diversify into new assets. Ziggma is a portfolio analysis tool that allows you to see everything in one place. It integrates with a number of different financial institutions and allows you to research stocks, track dividends, and optimize your portfolio.