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Debt Relief Scams 101: How Student Borrowers Can Outsmart Fake Offers
Earning a college degree is a smart investment but managing loan repayment after graduation requires careful attention. With so many…
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November 25, 2015
Should You Borrow Money to Study Abroad?
Consider this scenario: You’re a third-year college student and you’ve chosen to study in Dublin, Ireland, for a semester. Your…
November 20, 2015
3 Steps for Dealing with Student Debt if You Did Not Graduate
Life can get tough when you have student loan debt, but no degree. You don’t get any of the benefits…
November 19, 2015
How The 3 Worst Money Mistakes Can Cost You Thousands
Everyone knows money mistakes can be costly, but there are some mistakes that can cost a lot more than others. For…
November 11, 2015
3 Signs It’s Time To Refinance Your Student Loans
The average college graduate today accepts their diploma only to find themselves more than $35,000 in debt from their student…
November 10, 2015
Will Refinancing Hurt My Credit?
There’s no denying that building and maintaining a strong credit history and score will benefit you in many ways. With…
November 5, 2015
Students and Debt: Where the 2016 Democratic Presidential Candidates Stand on Student Loan Debt
Current student loan debt stands at more than $1 trillion, with students graduating from four-year colleges and universities with the…
October 28, 2015
How to Refinance Your Student Loans to Release a Cosigner
3 Tips to Release a Cosigner from Your Student Loan If you’re like countless other college graduates across the nation,…
October 22, 2015
The Impact of Defaulting on your Student Loans
Many people don’t realize the seriousness of defaulting on their student loans. The consequences of student loan default can be…
October 21, 2015
4 Student Loan Options for Non-Traditional Students
The term “non-traditional students” refers to students who are not enrolled full-time in a four-year college or university immediately after…
October 15, 2015
4 Things You Must Know About Personal Finance Before Graduation
Many college graduates find that managing their money in the real world is more difficult than they anticipated. They live…
October 14, 2015
What’s the Difference Between Refinancing and Consolidating Student Loans?
To answer the question of which is best for you – a refinance or a consolidation loan – it helps…
October 8, 2015
Top 5 financial aid terms you need to know
In college, students are confronted with a lot of new information. Trying to make sense of it all can be…