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Grad PLUS Loans Ending: What’s Next for Grad Students?
For years, the Grad PLUS loan program served as the financial bridge between what federal aid covered and what advanced…
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December 29, 2015
5 End of the Year Financial To-Dos
The end of each year is a time for wrapping up loose ends and preparing for a new year. Getting…
December 22, 2015
10 Tips to Get Your Employer to Pay for Continuing Education
Furthering your education and increasing your professional qualifications will both be essential for doing a better job and getting access…
December 17, 2015
3 Tips for Paying Off Your Student Loans While Living Abroad
Living abroad with student loans? Learn practical tips for managing payments, banking internationally, and avoiding missed payments while overseas.…
December 16, 2015
Jobs that can qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Wondering about what kinds of jobs will qualify for federal student loan forgiveness in exchange for public service? Here are…
December 10, 2015
Happy Holidays: Your Student Loan Grace Period is Over!
Countless students across the country can’t get too excited about the holidays this year, because it marks the end of…
December 8, 2015
How Out-Of-State College Affects Student Loan Debt & ROI
Moving to another state for college is a time-honored right of passage for countless students. It gives you the chance…
December 3, 2015
6 Ways to Reduce the Overall Cost of a College Education
In a special guest post from Money Crashers contributor David Bakke, 6 simple methods to reduce the cost of college…
December 2, 2015
How Soft & Hard Credit Inquiries Affect Credit Score
There are two kinds of inquiries into your credit report: hard inquiries and soft inquiries. Both involve someone viewing your…
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 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
Learn the key signs that refinancing your student loans may make sense, including credit score, income stability, and opportunities to…
November 10, 2015
Will Refinancing Hurt My Credit?
Learn how student loan refinancing affects your credit score, including the difference between soft and hard inquiries and how to…