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2022-06-16
7 Things That You Didn’t Know Were Hurting Your Credit Score
Despite using your credit cards carefully and making all of your payments on time, your credit score still isn’t as […]
2022-06-15
9 Things to Look for During a College Visit
Scheduling college tours is exciting. These tours can help you understand what it’s really like to be on campus. Visiting […]
2022-06-13
What Happens to Your 401(K) When You Change Jobs?
Taking advantage of an employer-sponsored 401(K) account is one of the best ways to save for retirement. For many people, […]
2022-06-10
How Does Student Loan Debt Impact Students and Recent Graduates?
It’s no secret that student loan debt is a major problem. Nationally, outstanding student loans reached $1.59 trillion as of […]
2022-06-06
How Student Loans Impact the Economy
There are many reasons why college is so expensive these days. Less state funding, more on-campus amenities, and higher administrator […]
2022-05-31
How to Pay Off Student Loans When You Are Self-Employed
Whether you’re a freelance graphic designer or own your own bakery, self-employment is increasingly popular. According to the Pew Research […]
2022-05-30
Who Can Contribute to a Student’s 529 Plan?
When you hear about 529 college saving plans, it’s usually in the context of a parent saving for their child’s […]
2022-05-27
What Is a 529 Plan?
Last Updated on February 15, 2023 If you are a parent, you likely are worried about future college costs. According […]
2022-05-25
8 Scholarships For Pre-med Students
Before you can plan on medical school, you have to earn your bachelor’s degree. Premed students aren’t required to take […]
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 […]
2022-05-17
How Much Does It Cost to Refinance Student Loans?
For borrowers with sky-high interest rates on their student loans, student loan refinancing can be an excellent way to save […]