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7 Worst Student Money Mistakes

1) Choosing an expensive college. There are a lot of things to consider before deciding to attend a specific college. First, decide what your major is going to be and whether or not your needs could be satisfied with a more affordable community college opposed to an expensive university. Many people choose to attend a cheaper community college for their associate’s degree before moving on to a more expensive school for their bachelor’s degree or higher. If you plan to do this, make sure that your classes and credits can be transferred. […]

By admin|April 9th, 2013|Investing|0 Comments

Discover It Review

Finding a credit card that's right for graduates and undergraduates in college can be difficult, especially for cards that provide needed incentives as well as helping to pay off student loan debt. Several major banks are beginning to develop credit and debit cards that are beneficial to college students by providing cash back that can be used towards the payment of loans, while building up the student's credit rating and raising his credit score. One such credit card is the Discover It credit card, issued by Discover Financial, and here are a few of the financial features it has that makes it one of the best credit cards for graduates and undergraduates to get. […]

By admin|April 8th, 2013|Weekly Resources|0 Comments

Federal Direct Consolidation Loans Review

Loan consolidation can greatly simplify the costs for graduates and undergraduates by reducing multiple loan payments to one monthly payment with only one interest rate. The time period for repayment is extended, but because of an increased interest rate, the student can end up paying a lot more than each of the loans separately. However, consolidation can make payments more affordable on a monthly basis, especially for those students that have not yet found employment, which can be a daunting task in the current economy. Federal Direct Consolidation Loans can provide a variety of benefits for those wishing to have their federal loans lumped together into one lump sum. […]

By admin|April 5th, 2013|Consolidation|0 Comments

How Early Should I Apply For a Student Loan?

How early you should apply for a student loan really depends on two things: whether you are trying to decide which school to attend based on what kind of financial aid you can get, or whether you've designated your school of choice and need to figure out which loans you will use to pay for it, and how large they will have to be. Either way, you should first think about what kinds of free aid and gifts are out there once you've determined you will attend a school of higher education. You should exhaust these sources before you apply for student loans. […]

By admin|April 4th, 2013|Applying for Loans|0 Comments

America’s Best 3 Places to Avoid Student Loan Debt

Using information from Sperling’s BestPlaces, AreaVibe’s list of Best Cities in America, and CollegeStat’s listing of cheapest to most expensive schools in the country these are America’s 3 best places to avoid student loan debt, taking into account the cost of tuition, cost of the living, employment rate, housing, amenities and livability. […]

By admin|April 2nd, 2013|Pay Off Student Loans|0 Comments

SimpleTuition Review

College tuition and related costs are getting more and more expensive as the years go by, making it more difficult for high school students to afford or even consider college. Due to the credit crisis, lenders have also increased their standards as to who can receive a loan. This leaves more and more undergraduates desperate to accept loans that don't fit their needs, especially when they don't understand how loans work or how to stop around for them. […]

By admin|April 1st, 2013|Weekly Resources|0 Comments

Sallie Mae student loan consolidation review

Figuring out how to pay for both college tuition and student loans is a problem plenty of undergraduates and graduates are struggling with, especially in this difficult economy, where less and less businesses are providing employment opportunities to recent graduates. With the increase of the number of loans students are taking out to be able to afford the costs of living associated with living at college, there is an increased opportunity for students to consolidate their loans and make it easier for them financially by making only one payment per month to cover the balance of all the other loans they have taken out. […]

By admin|March 29th, 2013|Consolidation|0 Comments

College Loans: Conquer and Control

Preparing for the great opportunities of life with a quality college education is a very important step for a good future. Education, however, is just not as cheap as it used to be. Even after you are able to secure some financial aid, and maybe even a scholarship, there may still be a need for more money. Many financial institutions offer relatively easy ways to get a student loan. Here are some things you need to know in order to get a loan for your educational needs. […]

By admin|March 28th, 2013|Types of Loans|0 Comments

Student Loans – 4 Smart Steps To Take Before Attending School

1) Take the FAFSA. One of the first steps you should do when considering attending college is to take the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which can be found online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. You can also speak with the financial advisors at whichever financial institution you‘re interested in attending and they can help you fill it out, usually free of charge. […]

By admin|March 26th, 2013|Pay Off Student Loans|0 Comments

Investing made easy for Graduates – Betterment Review

Investing money can be difficult for those who aren't experienced with the process and don't know who to turn to to get help. With the added stress of mortgages and taking out loans to pay for college, most people give in and go with the first investment company they come across without shopping around and seeing what other companies are offering. Most people run into problems because they don't invest enough, diversify their investments, or allocate investments properly for a specific situation, such as sending their children to college. […]

By admin|March 25th, 2013|Weekly Resources|0 Comments

Best Consolidation Companies

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