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Taking the Right Steps to Pay your Child’s Tuition
Does it feel like your child has grown up far faster than you ever expected? Are they barreling towards their college years, yet you have yet to figure out how you are going to help them pay for all of it? You definitely have quite a bit of company.
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The Top 6 Private Student Loans
The time, effort, and dedication you put towards your college career may have a large impact on your success in the future. This is why it’s so worthwhile and important to invest in your college career now – even if that means taking out loans. If you’ve tried other ways to make ends meet on your college payment like grants,…
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SOFR: How Your Current Student Loan Rates Might Change
On a typical day, banks lend money to customers who want to buy a home, purchase a car, and/or find the best student loan rates. After their doors close, however, banking firms will also borrow money from investors and government entities. In turn, they use those funds for daily operations, to pay back depositors, and continue to issue loans to…
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Budgeting
College Students: Why the Best Seasonal Jobs Are Around the Corner
At the end of each school year, many college students try to find seasonal summer jobs. However, November’s business activity was at its strongest point in four months. In addition, many retailers started hiring for the upcoming holidays during August and September. This suggests that the best seasonal jobs this year are going to be available in the winter. Working…
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Insurance
Student Contents Insurance: How it Works
If you’re studying at school, it’s more likely than not that you’ll own some valuable items: a laptop, camera, printer, bicycle, and phone. It’s a good idea to protect all of your gadgets from theft, accidents, and fire to prevent any headaches that come with those unfortunate scenarios. You’ll pay a monthly or yearly fee that will protect your items…
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Budgeting
Grocery Options for Every Budget
No matter the size of your family or your eating habits, you're sure to spend a good bit of your budget on food. Are you looking to save money? Do you want healthier meals? Are you bad at cooking? Here's some food options you can use depending on your specific situation.
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Budgeting
Realistic Essential Budgeting Elements for the Broke College Student
When you don't have much money to start with, it's really hard to make a budget and stick to it. However, there are some nonnegotiable items in your budget that you need to take care of before everything. If these elements aren't prioritized, you'll find yourself in a deeper hole, getting behind on bills, and with nothing for emergencies. Broke…
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Loans
Should You Consolidate Your Student Loans?
According to NBC News, over 44.7 million Americans have student loan debt. If you’re one of those 44.7 million, then you might be looking for easier and faster ways to pay off your debt. You’re not alone. One of the biggest stressors for millennials is having to repay back their student loans. It’s a nagging presence that can’t be ignored…
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The College Freshman’s Guide to FAFSA
Making the decision to go to college is already a scary one, and the weight of finding a way to pay for it can be even more frightening. Fortunately, the government provides you with some sort of solution, even if it means repaying with your first born child. FAFSA is Federal Student Aid, which comes in the form of grants…
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