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COVID-19 and Your Student Loans

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) Federal Student Aid office is actively watching the COVID-19/coronavirus emergency. If you are a student with an ...

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Are Online Degrees Worth It?

In the fall of 2018, around 3.26 million students (16.6% of all U.S. higher education students) were enrolled in exclusive online education courses, according to the ...

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Refinancing Strategies for Student Loans

Student loans. Without them, college educations would not be possible for large segments of today’s population. Whether attending state colleges and universities or ...

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The "2K Rule" for College Savings

According to the investment firm Fidelity, the average family is on track to save only 29 percent of the total amount their ...

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The Challenge of Working Your Way Through College

Working your way through college can provide precious work experience and valuable life lessons while teaching you ...

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An Overview of 529 Plans

529 college savings plans can provide various tax and financial benefits. These benefits make 529 plans an essential tool for ...

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How to Quickly Pay Off Your Student Loans

Making monthly student loan payments is about as much fun as going to the dentist. According to the ...

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Financial Tips for College Freshmen

As you begin the next step in your journey of life as a college-bound freshman, you will face many ...

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Credit Building Tips for New College Graduates

It is the beginning of your adventures in building credit. For better or worse ...

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Saving Money on College Textbooks

College is an exciting and rewarding time. However, along with the great experience comes a wave ...

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Student Loan Forgiveness

Student loan debt can feel crippling, especially if you are a recent graduate who is not yet earning much money ...

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The True Cost of a College Education

The sticker price of a college education can be shocking. Moreover, this sticker price is increasing every year ...