Tag Archives: student loans

College student debt on the rise: Tips on how to prevent disaster

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Cindy Cesca

Not to further terrify those of us already dreading the college debt that’s waiting to greet us upon graduation, but according to a study released this week, college student debt is on the rise and the job market for recent … Continue reading →

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Rising cost of college: How to overcome student loans and income inequality

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Ginny Gaylor

Most of us were more worried about getting into our college of choice than we were about paying for that education. But the cost of college has risen dramatically in recent years. According to the National Center of Education Statistics, … Continue reading →

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Federal student loan repayment plans: Get in the know with what you’ll owe!

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Bessie Gergely

Whether you’re an entering freshman or a first-year grad student, being in the know with what your federal student loan debt looks like is a good way to stay ahead of the game for when the time comes to begin … Continue reading →

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Poll: Stafford loan interest rate increase, students consider cheaper education alternatives

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Brainiac

Unless Congress acts quickly to stop it from doubling, the federal subsidized Stafford loan interest rate is scheduled to revert back to 6.8 percent on July 1 from the current 3.4 percent, affecting millions of students across America. Effects on … Continue reading →

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Student loan debit cards: Are they really worth the reward for college graduates?

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Bessie Gergely

As your college graduation date draws ever nearer, you may be trying to figure out how to make payments on your student loans. You may have heard of online checking accounts that offer a rewards program, but what if you … Continue reading →

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Student loan debt crisis: What does it mean to college students?

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Brainiac

If you’re still in school, chances are you haven’t given much thought about how much student loan debt you’re carrying. If you’re nearing the end of your program though, you’ve probably had nightmares about how you’ll make payments while trying … Continue reading →

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