It’s indisputable that consolidating all your federal student loans into one loan paid off over an extended time frame eases the monthly burden of student debt payments. However, what if the interest rates of your individual loans vary by several…
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The End of Subsidized Grad School Loans
Graduate students (or prospectives) beware: Beginning July 1, 2012, new federal graduate school loans will no longer be subsidized. But what does this mean for the price of your education — and how does the new regulation impact your wallet?…
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Hello to everyone who attended my CollegeWeek Live chats, and thanks to my guests Ryan and Merideth. Please visit the articles and resources page for information on calculators and student money management offices. Checkout these links, too. Skip Scams, Find…
Continue reading...Will Obama’s Executive Order on Student Loans Help You?
It’s a tough year for college students – and student loan borrowers, in general: the unemployment rate is high, subsidized graduate school loans are slated for elimination next year, and tuition is rising. But there’s potential good news, in the…
Continue reading...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...Can I Afford to Go Back to School?
Unsure whether you can afford to return to college for a graduate-level degree. Read Can I Afford to Go Back to School?
Continue reading...Tax Mondays: Top Tax Refunds For Recent Grads, College Students and Parents
Whether you’re a recent grad, college student, or college parent, read Top Tax Refunds For Recent Grads before you file your tax return.
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…
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