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December 17, 2015

3 Tips for Paying Off Your Student Loans While Living Abroad

Thinking of living abroad after graduation? If so, you’re in great company. Tons of students choose to move overseas after…

3 Tips for Paying Off Your Student Loans While Living Abroad

Thinking of living abroad after graduation? If so, you’re in great company. Tons of students choose to move overseas after…

December 17, 2015

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December 16, 2015

Jobs that can qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Wondering about what kind’s of jobs will qualify for federal student loan forgiveness in exchange for public service? Here are…

Jobs that can qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Wondering about what kind’s of jobs will qualify for federal student loan forgiveness in exchange for public service? Here are…

December 16, 2015

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December 15, 2015

How to Talk to Parents About Money While Home for the Holidays

If you’re like most twenty-something graduates, your finances probably aren’t where you thought they’d be by now. You may not…

How to Talk to Parents About Money While Home for the Holidays

If you’re like most twenty-something graduates, your finances probably aren’t where you thought they’d be by now. You may not…

December 15, 2015

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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…

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 10, 2015

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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…

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 8, 2015

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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…

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 3, 2015

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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…

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…

December 2, 2015

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December 1, 2015

4 Tips for Making the Holidays Part of Your Student Loan Plan

‘Tis the season to eat, drink, be merry – and pay off your student loans? This December, instead of focusing…

4 Tips for Making the Holidays Part of Your Student Loan Plan

‘Tis the season to eat, drink, be merry – and pay off your student loans? This December, instead of focusing…

December 1, 2015

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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…

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 25, 2015

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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…

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 20, 2015

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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…

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 19, 2015

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November 18, 2015

Are Income-Driven Repayment Plans Right for Me?

Income-driven repayment plans exist to help borrowers who are having trouble making payments on their federal student loans. And while…

Are Income-Driven Repayment Plans Right for Me?

Income-driven repayment plans exist to help borrowers who are having trouble making payments on their federal student loans. And while…

November 18, 2015

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