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2022-05-23
How to Transfer Schools With Student Loans
Many students need to transfer schools after beginning their education. If you’re one of them, you’ll want to make sure […]
2022-05-18
How to Stop Emotional Spending
It’s been a long day. You didn’t sleep well last night. Your boss found a mistake in that report you […]
2022-05-16
What Is a High-Yield Savings Account?
While a savings account can be a safe place to set aside money for a rainy day, traditional savings accounts […]
2022-05-13
Student Loan Debt and Mental Health
Student loans are more than a financial burden—they can also impact your mental health. In fact, a 2021 study […]
2022-05-13
When to Apply for Student Loans for the 2022-2023 Academic Year
If you are heading to college in the fall, you likely will need financial aid to cover the cost. Besides […]
2022-05-06
How to Build Credit In Your 20s
You may not realize it yet, but your credit plays a huge role in your life. It impacts whether you […]
2022-05-06
How to Use Student Loans to Study Abroad
If you’re thinking about studying abroad, you’re in good company. For the 2019-2020 academic year, approximately 162,000 American students studied […]
2022-05-04
How Unemployment Benefits From 2020 Are Affecting Financial Aid
Submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a critical first step to getting college grants and student […]
2022-04-29
9 Fun and Unique Scholarships for High School Students
Applying for scholarships is not exactly the most exciting activity. In most cases, you’re just writing the same essay and […]
2022-04-27
Comparing Financial Aid Packages: 5 Factors to Consider
While the cost of college can be scary, there is a significant amount of financial aid available that can make […]
2022-04-21
7 Ways High School Students Can Prepare for The Cost of College
For student loan borrowers, it’s common to go through a period of shock after graduation. Once it becomes clear just […]
2022-04-20
7 Best Work from Home Jobs for Recent Graduates
One of the things we learned from the pandemic is that many jobs can be done from home. While some […]