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2022-09-16
How Does College Tuition Work & How Do You Pay It?
When you think about the cost of college, you likely think about tuition first. But what is tuition? And what […]

2022-09-13
Will Financial Aid Cover My Full Tuition?
Can financial aid cover full tuition? With college costing more than ever, many students and their families wonder how much […]

2022-09-12
How the End of the PSLF Temporary Waiver Will Affect Borrowers
While President Biden’s announcement on partial student loan forgiveness got a lot of attention, another major student loan benefit has […]

2022-09-09
Which Generation Spends the Most Money?
Spending money is part of life, as you’ll need to pay for essentials such as food and housing and for […]

2022-09-09
How Can We Tackle the Teacher Shortage in Tennessee?
by Abbey Arnold A teacher shortage in Tennessee threatens schools as more teachers leave the profession than enter it. […]

2022-09-07
7 Common Financial Problems for College Students & How to Avoid Them
Last Updated on January 17, 2023 As a college student, you may think that covering tuition is the only financial […]

2022-09-07
6 Personal Finance Tips for High School Students
You’re never too young to start building good money habits. So whether you’re a freshman in high school who babysits […]

2022-08-31
Pros and Cons of Paying Off Student Loans Early
If you’re one of the millions of people with education debt, paying off student loans in full is likely a […]

2022-08-30
How Do Student Loans Affect Taxes?
If you have outstanding student loan debt, taxes are likely the last thing you want to consider. But your student […]

2022-08-30
What Happens When Your Student Loans Go to Collections?
Last Updated on March 13, 2023 Paying back student loans can be challenging, and if you don’t keep up with […]

2022-08-29
5 Best Ways to Invest While You’re in College
Last Updated on October 3, 2022 When you think of investing, you might picture Wall Street types in power suits […]

2022-08-29
When Do Student Loans Start Accruing Interest?
Despite the standard repayment plan lasting ten years on federal student loans, most borrowers pay back their debt over 16 […]