What Is a Second Mortgage? How It Works and Expert Recommendations
Do you know how much your home is worth? According to CoreLogic, the average homeowner is sitting on $311,000 in equity. Second mortgages...
How to Safely Store Gold, Silver, Platinum, and Palladium at Home
Few things will make your wealth feel as secure as storing physical precious metals at home. Whatever happens in the stock market worries...
How to Get Zero-Interest Student Loans and Avoid Paying More for College
Getting a zero-interest student loan might sound like a fairytale or flat-out scam, but it’s not as far-fetched as student borrowers may think. ...
6 Ways You Can Go to College for Free (and Advice If You Can’t)
If you want to learn how to go to college for free, you’re in the right place. Going to college debt-free might sound...
Statement on Governor Whitmer’s 2025-26 Michigan Budget Proposal
Statement of Onjila Odeneal, Senior Director of Policy & Advocacy for Michigan at The Institute for College Access & Success (TICAS): “TICAS applauds...
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How to Finance Your Airbnb With a Loan [6 Strategies]
Thinking about turning a property into a thriving Airbnb? There are several creative ways to finance your investment. From tapping home equity for...
State Grants and Scholarships for New York Residents in 2025
What State Grants and Scholarships Are Available For New York State Residents? Thinking about attending college in New York? Whether you’re a high...
2025 TICAS New York Policy Priorities
Our 2025 Policy Priorities for New York outlines TICAS’ advocacy agenda and includes recommendations to improve access, affordability, accountability, basic needs, and consumer...
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How to Borrow Against Your Pension [and Best Alternatives]
Retirement is a dream for many, but it can also come with unexpected expenses. If you’re fortunate enough to have a pension, it’s...
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How to Consolidate Student Loans [Federal and Private]
Most students end up taking out many different loans over the course of their college career. Taking out loans as you need the...
