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2022-08-08
How Student Loans Impact Your Debt-to-Income Ratio
Throughout your life, you may want to take out many different kinds of loans, including student loans, a mortgage, and […]

2022-08-08
What You Need to Know About the PreACT and ACT
If you’re a high school student or parent, you’ve probably wondered about the process of college applications. Standardized tests play […]

2022-08-02
How to Prepare for Your First Day of College Classes
The first day of school can be intimidating – especially if you’re transitioning from high school to college – but […]

2022-08-01
Creating a Monthly Allowance for Your College Student
When you’re preparing to send your child to school, you may be thinking about the cost of college, your student’s […]

2022-07-28
Motivating Your Student to Apply for Scholarships
Do you find your child lacking motivation when it comes to finding grants and scholarships? While some students are intrinsically […]

2022-07-26
11 Scholarships for Women in STEM
Even as the number of women in STEM fields continues to grow, many find it hard to cover the cost […]

2022-07-26
Would 0% Interest Federal Student Loans Work Better Than $10k in Debt Cancellation?
In the U.S., over 44 million people have outstanding student loan debt. With student loans being so common, it’s no […]

2022-07-26
9 Personal Finance Influencers You Should Follow
Learning about a complicated topic is always easier when you have a good teacher. Unfortunately, most of us don’t get […]

2022-07-21
5 Personal Finance Books for College Students
Last Updated on June 29, 2023 If you’re looking to get your finances in shape, one of the best ways […]

2022-07-18
How Will Student Loan Forgiveness Affect Defaulted Borrowers
For millions of borrowers, their lives are about to get easier. According to a survey done for the Pew […]

2022-07-18
Why Are Student Loan Interest Rates So High?
You’ve heard the horror stories. A borrower makes payments against their student loans for years, only to find that they […]

2022-07-15
Can the Supreme Court Prevent Student Loan Forgiveness?
According to numerous news reports, the Biden Administration is considering canceling up to $10,000 in student loan debt per borrower. […]