College Planning & Financial Aid
Big News for Borrowers: FAFSA Opens Early for 2026-27
The U.S. Department of Education has made a major move to help college-bound students and their families: the 2026-27 Free…
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July 22, 2015
Cultivating Credit: 5 Tips to Improve Your Credit Score
Whether you’re struggling to recover from bad debts or simply seek a better financial future, improving your credit score is…
July 21, 2015
Statistics on Student Loans in the US
Congrats, you just graduated from high school! Here are some recent statistics on student loans that you should know about as…
July 17, 2015
Your Quick Guide to Federal and Private Student Loans
When you’re preparing to pay for college, it can feel like piecing a patchwork quilt together. If you’re like most…
July 14, 2015
What Should You Do If You Can’t Afford Your Student Loan Payment?
If you find yourself unable to effectively manage your student loan payments, don’t panic. First of all, you are not…
June 2, 2015
Top Mobile Apps to Get Your Finances in Order After College
College graduation is an important milestone in your life. It opens new doors and sets you on the path to…
May 23, 2015
What Has a Bigger Influence Over Your Income, Your Choice of School or Academic/Career Major?
Earning a diploma from a prestigious university can surround you with ambitious students who are at the top of their…
May 13, 2015
How Much of Your Income Should You Spend on Housing?
As you move out on your own and get a job that needs to cover all of your expenses, one…
May 7, 2015
How the Auto Loan Shopping Experience has Shifted Due to Technology
In just a few short years, the technology boom that is being experienced around the world has positively impacted a…
May 6, 2015
Why Private Student Loans Could Be a Better Deal Than Federal Loans
If you need to borrow for college, knowing your credit score can help you determine which loans are best for…
May 6, 2015
Basis Points Explained
As with any industry, the banking and lending community has its own language, which can be a bit confusing until…
April 17, 2015
The Perkins Loan
When you are financing college you will find that there are many options for student loans. With private student loans…
April 15, 2015
Revocation of Licenses for Student Loan Default Stirs Controversy
Imagine that as a result of falling behind on your student loan payments, the state where you live revokes your…