This summer, college students and their parents narrowly avoided a student loan interest rate hike that would have raised interest rates on new subsidized Stafford loans from 3.4 percent to…
Read article: 4 considerations for parents with 529 plansWith outstanding student debt now topping $1.2 trillion, it’s extremely important for students to understand their repayment options and take advantage of relief programs to avoid defaulting on their student loans and hurting their credit. But…
Read article: Income-based student loan repayment plans underused by struggling borrowersDo you work in the public sector–perhaps in a school, hospital, or government office–and have student loan debt? You may qualify for student loan forgiveness and not even realize it.…
Read article: Millions of eligible borrowers not taking advantage of student loan forgivenessPresident Obama’s recent signing of the bill to keep student loan interest rates low is a move in the right direction toward helping students afford college. But as we’ve discussed,…
Read article: American higher education’s “dirty little secret”When you have multiple loans from different lenders, it can be difficult to keep track of all of your monthly payments and due dates. Consolidation is an option, but it's…
Read article: Want an easy way to manage your student loans?We often hear about student debt as a problem for recent college graduates in their 20s and 30s. But it's not just young adults who are struggling to pay back…
Read article: Generations of student loan debtEver wondered how today’s college graduates (and their student loan debt loads) compare to those of previous generations? This infographic from Manilla explores how tuition, college fees, and student loan debt…
Read article: Infographic: Student debt in the U.S. by generationIn his recent trip to nearby Buffalo, Syracuse, and Binghamton, President Obama revealed his new plan to make college more affordable. This handy infographic from the White House explains the…
Read article: President Obama’s College Affordability PlanIf you're a college student relying on financial aid, it's essential to live within your budget while at school. It can be tempting, however, to splurge on expensive dinners out,…
Read article: Budgeting tips for college studentsIf you recently graduated college, remember that your grace period doesn't last forever. Come fall, 2013 college graduates will start receiving student loan bills from their lenders. The Buffalo News…
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