Student loan debt has now surpassed credit card debt by over $3 billion. Student loan debt will probably continue to rise quickly unless the government understands its implications on the US economic growth and takes REAL action to mitigate the problem. The graduating class of 2022 is the most indebted in history, with over $56 […]
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How To Pay For College Expenses During A Pandemic
While the entire nation struggles to deal with the economic fallout of COVID-19, many students are already worried about paying for their yearly college expenses. Between job losses and the extra cost of online classes, it’s important to have a plan in place to cover this semester’s additional costs. Apply For Financial Aid – Students […]
Continue Reading5 Student Loan Forgiveness Scams To Watch Out For
Student loan debt is a serious problem facing many Americans today, and it cannot be resolved overnight. Graduating from college is a laudable action, and many young people feel a great sense of accomplishment and motivation as they walk across the stage and enter the world of full-time work. However, not too long after […]
Continue Reading20 Effective Ways To Save Money In College
Attending college may offer you some of the best years of your life, especially if you intend to live on campus. Tuition and cost of living, however, is not precisely economical, regardless of your major or your choice of university. Have you ever heard anyone say “I’m as broke as a college student”? There’s a […]
Continue ReadingRemarkable Ways To Cut College Tuition Costs
For many high school students, the next step after graduation is to head off to college, but paying for college can be an obstacle. With the cost of secondary education on the rise, you may want to examine some of the ways you can cut college tuition costs in order to achieve your higher education […]
Continue Reading12 Things You Wish Your Parents Told You About Money
Managing your finances properly can be a tricky business, especially if a person is fresh out of high school or college. He or she might have a new job and a checking account. They might think they are ready to take on the world, but that new income might suffer as a result of improper […]
Continue ReadingDebt Management for College Students: How To Deal With The Debt
When you are a student in college the last thing on your mind is saving money, debt management, the wise use of credit, and pretty much anything having to do with budgeting or finances. But college can actually create a financial future full of debt and doubt if you aren’t careful. You’ll receive many credit […]
Continue ReadingWonderful Debt Management Tips for College Students
Before investing in a college education, many students ask themselves questions such as “How much should I spend on school?”, “How much should I borrow in loans?”, “How much student loan debt is too much?”, and “How can I attend school and keep my credit clean?” There is no one-size-fits-all answer to these types of […]
Continue ReadingThe Best Ways to Save Money on Textbooks
College can be very expensive especially when it comes to purchasing textbooks for your classes. If you’ve never purchased a textbook before it’s likely your jaw will hit the floor when you see the prices. It’s not uncommon for some math and science textbooks to run well over $175 per book. When you have to […]
Continue ReadingThe Big Risks of Cosigning for Student Loans
A person might have a child, family member, or even a close family friend who is about to start college. They turned in their applications, they got accepted into their school of choice, and they got their financial aid award letter. BUT because their dream school’s financial aid award doesn’t completely cover the cost of […]
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