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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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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…
October 7, 2015
Alternatives to Student Loan Forgiveness
Key Takeaways Not all borrowers qualify for federal student loan forgiveness programs. Refinancing, income-driven repayment, and temporary relief options can…
September 22, 2015
Aggregate Loan Limits: Federal and Private Student Loans
There is a life-time cap for student loan eligibility. It is referred to as the “Aggregate Limit”.This is the point…
September 21, 2015
Why a College Budget Is So Important
Budget management, also known as “paying the bills”, is a practical and beneficial skill that can be used for the…
September 18, 2015
Student Loan Certification: What Is It and How Does It Work?
Every year, students around the country complete student loan applications in order to pay for tuition and other related expenses…
September 17, 2015
Should I Refinance My Private Student Loans?
Key Takeaways Refinancing private student loans may help lower interest rates or monthly payments for qualified borrowers. Eligibility and savings…
September 15, 2015
Cut Private Loan Costs: Get a Low Rate and Pay It Off Fast
Comparing loan applications feels like tedious work until you realize that taking a few minutes to compare your options will…
September 10, 2015
What Happens If I Stop Paying My Student Loans?
Key Takeaways Stopping student loan payments can lead to default, credit damage, and long-term financial consequences. Federal and private student…
September 8, 2015
What do you want from college? Connect the Dots!
Deciding on what you really want from college is a personal decision. It comes down to two major areas of…
September 7, 2015
Your college roommate: The ideal candidate and the realities of co-habitation
A quick search of “college roommates” yields results mixed with topics ranging from top ten lists, to terrible roommate stories.…
September 4, 2015
Choosing a major for undergraduates
Choosing a college major can be a stressful event. That’s because a college major represents a focus of study that…