For those of you in the U.S., you’ve probably never heard of a student maintenance loan — or at least you probably don’t know anyone who has gotten one. That’s because they are not a U.S. student loan product. Maintenance loans are issued by the U.K. government for students attending a university in the U.K.

So how is a maintenance loan different from a tuition loan?

Vio Bank is an online bank with very competitive savings rates.

Are you looking for a high yield savings account? If so, chances are you've seen Vio Bank on the lists of top savings accounts. They are consistently listed near the top of the rate tables because of their rates - but are they worth it?

We break down Vio Bank in our Vio Bank review below. See how they compare and look at our list of the best high yield savings accounts here.

TaxSlayer has emerged as a strong platform in the DIY tax prep space. In fact, we named it one of the best tax software programs on the market, since its most inexpensive version supports all tax forms. That’s huge for side hustlers and business owners who have multiple forms and complex returns.

However, it may not be the best tax software option for you. In that case, you may be looking for TaxSlayer alternatives.

When it comes to growing wealth, the best offense can be a good defense. In particular, having insurance policies in place that can protect you from catastrophic events can be important. One type of insurance policy you may have hear about is umbrella insurance.

Umbrella insurance is a type of insurance that protects your wealth when your car or homeowners insurance don’t protect you. But this extra insurance is an extra cost. Is it ever worth it? We explain how umbrella insurance works, and who should buy it.

Wondering how to get student loan forgiveness? You may think that there are only one or two programs - and you may have read the headline "they don't work". But in reality, there are over 80 programs (and counting), and you might have a better chance than you expect to qualify.

Student loans can be a great investment in your future, or can be a huge burden if not fully thought out or abused. If you currently have a student loan or are thinking about getting student loans, you need to know if you're eligible for student loan forgiveness.

We estimate that at least 50% of student loan borrowers qualify to have all or part of your student loan can be canceled in a process called Student Loan Forgiveness. To qualify, you must perform volunteer work, perform military service, practice medicine in specific communities, or meet other criteria.

There are so many different student loan forgiveness programs available it can be hard to know where to start. And for many, it really depends on your situation and what your financial (and career) goals are.

The goal of this guide is to combine as many of the different ways to find student loan forgiveness (and repayment assistance) into one spot to make it easy for you to get help for your student loan debt.

I Will Teach You To Be Rich has a style that is a big change from some of the typical finance books. Although personal finance books can often seem very cut and dry, this book is anything but boring. Ramit Sethi will regale you with tales of “negotiating like an Indian” while getting down to the nitty-gritty details of your personal finances.

Throughout the book, Sethi encourages you to take a closer look at your life and your priorities. Instead of lecturing you about getting your finances on track, Sethi poses questions. Hopefully, these questions will encourage you to think more deeply about your goals in relation to your financial actions.

If you find yourself getting hit with a big tax bill and no way to pay it, don’t worry, the IRS actually gives you options for paying your tax bill over time. Most people will have no problem paying their taxes using an installment agreement from the IRS. Qualifying is simple, and everything can be done online.

For some, they may need to file IRS Form 9465 to set up the installment agreement. Who should and shouldn’t file Form 9465 is what this article is about.

If you’re interested in entering into the world of real estate investing, then you’ve come to the right place.

First of all, let me say that real estate investing doesn’t have to be a scary monster preserved for a few fortunate people. Your story and trajectory may be different, but with the education from these websites you’re about to learn about, you will gain the confidence to get started on your own real estate investing journey.

Sound like a plan? Let’s delve into it.