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Details on Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

By Phil Sheridan | October 25, 2022

The application process for President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan is ongoing, though like everything else in American politics, the program has turned into a rope for the major…

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Should You Use Annuity Cash to Pay Off Student Loans?

By Alanna Ritchie | May 14, 2021

Student loan debt won’t disappear on its own. Loan servicers with a court order can actually take money from your paycheck if you don’t make payments or fail to ask…

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Dangers of Using Student Loans to Buy a Car

By Max Fay | May 13, 2021

When the federal government handed out the first student loans in 1958, the message was simple: This money is to be used for education purposes, meaning tuition, books, fees, supplies…

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College Graduates Should Budget (And Save!) Right Away

By Bill Fay | May 13, 2021

When Ryan Dwyer received his undergraduate history degree from the University of South Florida in 2016, he felt a sense of accomplishment. His hard work had paid off with society’s…

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College Students Could Learn More About Credit Scores

By Bill Fay | May 13, 2021

If you have children going off to college this year, and don’t already have an exaggerated list of study requirements mapped out for them, it’s wise to suggest they learn…

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Dining Costs Eating up College Students’ Budget

By Bill Fay | May 12, 2021

As the cost of college skyrockets, students are searching for ways to cut expenses. A good place to look is on their dinner plates. Food expenses can wreck a budget…

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Dorm vs. Apartment: Which is Cheaper

By Max Fay | May 12, 2021

Where to live in college is annually one of fiercest arguments in every household, but if you think you’re going to win a debate between dorms and apartments based on…

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10 Financial Tips for College Students

By Bill Fay | May 12, 2021

Now that you’re in college, it’s likely that you are in charge of your own financial affairs more so than when you lived at home and functioned mostly as part…

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College Guide to Buying Computers

By Max Fay | May 12, 2021

Complete reliance on a laptop is one of the most common shared experiences among college students. You stay up late in the library, pounding on your keyboard and thinking to…

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How Does My Credit Score Affect My Ability to Get a Student Loan?

By Alanna Ritchie | May 12, 2021

The yearly cost for a college degree can total $50,000 or more, a price tag that requires most students to turn to student loans. Unfortunately, many students worry that their…