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Andrew Asks: How Should I Pay for Grad School?
Andrew emailed Mint asking how he should finance grad school. Are you considering graduate school? Checkout my answers.
Continue reading...Tax Mondays: 10 Ways to Wisely Spend Your 2% 2011 Payroll Tax Cut
Have you noticed that your paychecks have been a bit larger than normal lately? That’s because in 2011, the government is cutting the social security payroll tax paid by individuals from 6.2% to 4.2%. How much is that in stone…
Continue reading...University Payment Plans Vs. Federal Student Loans
Want an alternative to student loan borrowing, but you don’t have thousands of dollars lying around? Checkout University Payment Plans Vs. Federal Student Loans.
Continue reading...Student Loan Interest Deduction Video
Want to learn how you can deduct your student loan interest? Checkout our animate video.
Continue reading...Paying for College Without Sacrificing your Future Video Link
For anyone that missed my webchat last month, you can still see it by clicking on this link. I answered questions about scholarships, loans, and choosing a college. I’m webchatting again for CollegeWeekLive again in March for an hour.
Continue reading...Before Cyber Monday Arrives, Ask Your Family to Join Upromise
One of the groups I get the most e-mails from are parents who feel guilty because they can’t afford the full cost of their child’s education. The good news is Upromise offers a free way for your parents to help you pay down your student…
Continue reading...Free Money for College? How to Optimize Your Scholarship Search
Whether you’re applying to colleges or graduate schools or you’re already a student, there’s little doubt that every scholarship dollar you can get to set off tuition costs is worth your time and effort several times over. With student…
Continue reading...Should You Transfer to a Cheaper College?
If you’re evaluating switching colleges to a cheaper one, read Save On College Budget Busters first for methods to determine whether or not the switch is necessary.
Continue reading...Parents and Paying for College: During School and Beyond
I remember the days when I was a teenaged-college student who just moved out of my parents home. My parents had my bank account password and would deposit money whenever my account dipped, often sacrficing their own finances. Despite their selfless actions, I…
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