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R.J. Weiss
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WebsiteR.J. Weiss is a certified financial planner and current CEO of the financial education company The Ways To Wealth. Weiss has worked with clients across a variety of fields, including insurance planning, investment planning, income tax planning, and retirement planning. The Ways To Wealth teaches the fundamentals of financial planning to hundreds of thousands of monthly readers.
R.J. is a paid member of the Red Ventures Education freelance review network.
Contributions
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529 Plan vs. Roth IRA for College Savings
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
September 9, 2022 •
~5 Min Read
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Should Your Student Be an Authorized User on Your Credit Card?
Danika Miller
September 7, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
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What to Do When Your Parents Refuse to Fill Out the FAFSA
Lauren Ward
September 7, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
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What Is a Good Credit Score for a College Student?
Blake Weil
August 13, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
Resource / Financial Planning / Paying for College
Should I Take Out a Home Equity Loan for College?
Lauren Ward
August 12, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
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FAFSA Income Limits: How Much Income Is Too Much?
Lauren Ward
August 12, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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What to Know About Student Loan Disability Discharge
Emily Gillespie-Lord
July 8, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
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Ask a College Advisor: How Can My Child Qualify for the California College Promise Grant for Free Community College?
R.J. Weiss
June 29, 2022 •
~0 Min Read
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Federal vs. Private Student Loans: What’s the Difference?
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
June 13, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
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Scholarships for Asian American and Pacific Islander Students
Kathrine Yets
April 22, 2022 •
~5 Min Read
Blog
11 Helpful Grants to Pay Off Student Loans
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
February 11, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
Blog
Dependent vs. Independent Student: Which Are You?
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
February 11, 2022 •
~2 Min Read
Blog
Are Loans Really That Bad? The Pros and Cons of Student Loans
James Mielke
February 10, 2022 •
~5 Min Read
Blog
How to Pay Off Student Loans Fast: 9 Useful Hacks
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
February 10, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
Blog
Forbearance vs. Deferment: What’s the Difference?
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
February 10, 2022 •
~2 Min Read
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Financial Literacy for Asian American and Pacific Islander Students
Vanesha McGee, M.Ed.
February 10, 2022 •
~6 Min Read
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A Complete Guide to Investing for College Students
Whitney Sandoval
February 5, 2022 •
~6 Min Read
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Student Loan Refinance and Consolidation Guide
Staff Writers
February 4, 2022 •
~6 Min Read
Blog
9 Common Misconceptions About Paying for College
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
January 28, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
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The Student’s Guide to Evaluating Financial Aid Award Letters
Staff Writers
September 28, 2021 •
~6 Min Read
Blog
How to Be Financially Secure as a College Student
Lindsay VanSomeren
January 22, 2021 •
~4 Min Read
Resource
A Guide to Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Whitney Sandoval
September 13, 2019 •
~6 Min Read