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Student Loan News – April 05, 2013

By Tuhin Jubayed|2013-05-08T11:21:51-05:00April 4th, 2013|Weekly Resources|

Here are the best articles from around the web this week talking about student loans… For the week ending Friday April 05, 2013 Student Loan News: 1. Student loan debt collectors may lose out on commission rates: Private collection agencies and the U.S. Department of Education remain unclear about the specifics on their new contract conditions that began in March to limit private debt collection agency commissions. According to a representative of the U.S. Department of Education, who wished to remain on background, private debt collectors may now receive a smaller commissions on defaulted federal student loan borrowers they persuade to make loan payments. […]

How Early Should I Apply For a Student Loan?

By admin|2013-02-15T15:39:45-05:00April 4th, 2013|Applying for Loans|

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. […]

America’s Best 3 Places to Avoid Student Loan Debt

By admin|2013-02-14T01:00:17-05:00April 2nd, 2013|Pay Off Student Loans|

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. […]

SimpleTuition Review

By admin|2013-02-13T14:48:41-05:00April 1st, 2013|Weekly Resources|

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. […]

Student Loan News – March 29, 2013

By Tuhin Jubayed|2013-05-08T11:44:58-05:00March 29th, 2013|Weekly Resources|

Here are the best articles from around the web this week talking about student loans… For the week ending Friday March 29, 2013 Student Loan News: Student loans: attacking the debt and keeping cash in your pocket: As America’s graduating class of 2013 anticipates the end of the semester, many will immediately be faced with real-world issues that include job searching, 40-hour workweeks, housing decisions or further education depending on the route that each individual decides to take. Regardless of any post-undergraduate pursuits, the majority of students will soon be faced with the challenge of repaying student loans. […]

Sallie Mae student loan consolidation review

By admin|2013-02-24T00:51:52-05:00March 29th, 2013|Consolidation|

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. […]

College Loans: Conquer and Control

By admin|2013-02-14T03:16:17-05:00March 28th, 2013|Types of Loans|

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. […]

Student Loans – 4 Smart Steps To Take Before Attending School

By admin|2013-02-14T00:59:18-05:00March 26th, 2013|Pay Off Student Loans|

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. […]

Investing made easy for Graduates – Betterment Review

By admin|2013-02-13T14:46:49-05:00March 25th, 2013|Weekly Resources|

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. […]

Student Loan News – March 22, 2013

By Tuhin Jubayed|2013-05-08T11:51:49-05:00March 22nd, 2013|Weekly Resources|

Here are the best articles from around the web this week talking about student loans… For the week ending Friday March 22, 2013 Student Loan News: 1. Study the Details to Ace Student Loan Forgiveness: Now is nail-biting season for high school seniors as they wait for acceptance letters from colleges. And, since most kids aren't budding Nobel Prize or Heisman Trophy winners, now is also a stressful time for parents as they try to figure out the best way to finance a college education that can cost more than the family home. In most cases, covering the cost of college means cobbling together current income, savings and various types of loans like a home equity line of credit, loans made directly to students and parental loans. More Details: […]

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