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financial advice & planning

Roth vs. 529 – Which Is Better?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2023
Roth IRAs and 529s are two types of tax-friendly accounts that can help families save for college tuition. As with any other type of saving program, neither one is best for all families, and both offer great benefits. Each has its own downsides too. Understanding the fundamentals of Roth vs. 529 can help you decide …
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What’s a College Preparation Service?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
A college preparation service is a specific type of counseling or guidance service that focuses on helping high school students successfully navigate the college admissions process. For high school students, applying to college can be overwhelming and stressful and that’s not surprising. Not only is the college application process long and confusing, but it is …
financial advice & planning

5 Ways To Save for College

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2023
Open a 529 Put Money into a Custodial Account Open a Coverdell Education Savings Account Start a Roth IRA Open a Traditional Savings Account College tuition is frightfully expensive and out of reach for most families in America. What’s worse is that the fees keep increasing every year. Most families take on thousands of dollars …
careers & internships

Top Future Proof Degree Paths

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
As the job market changes each year, finding a degree path that will stand the test of time is important for everyone, and particularly so if you are just now going into college and need to declare your major. Future proof degrees ensure high job security as they lead to careers that will always be …
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careers & internships, majors & industries

20 most in-demand career paths

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 22, 2026
Key Takeaways: Some of the most in-demand career paths include wind turbine service technician, nurse practitioner, and data scientist. Pursuing work in an in-demand field can lead to better job prospects, security, income, and benefits. When selecting a career, consider your passions, your strengths, and the pros and cons of each position that interests you. …
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financial advice & planning, student loans

Student Loan Payments Paused Until May 01, 2022 – Should You Pay Anyway?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 29, 2023
There are some compelling benefits to making federal student loan payments even though the pause has been extended. However, this may not necessarily be the best option for everyone. Whether you should pay or not depends largely on your financial circumstances. The student loan pause or forbearance was initiated by the federal government in 2020 …
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financial advice & planning, student loans

Should I Refinance My Federal Student Loans Before The Moratorium Ends?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2023
The federal student loan moratorium is set to end May 1, 2022. Loan payments as well as interest are set to resume after that. The question on most borrowers’ mind right now is: ‘Should I refinance my federal student loans before the moratorium ends?’. It’s not surprising that everyone’s got refinancing on their mind. Interest …

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