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2021-11-03
7 Student Debt Mistakes That Can Throw Off Your Financial Plan
For borrowers with educational debt, student loan mistakes are both common and costly, both when borrowing money for school and […]

2021-11-01
Scholarships for Black & African American Students
For high school students, the high price tag of college can be scary to face – and for good reason. […]

2021-10-28
How to Find Your Student Loan Balance
When it comes time to manage your student loan debt, the first question to ask is, “how much student loan […]

2021-10-26
Private Student Loans vs Parent Plus Loans: What’s the Difference?
When it comes to paying for college, parents do most of the heavy lifting. According to Nerdwallet, Parent Plus Loan […]

2021-10-24
FAFSA & Scholarships for Adopted & Foster Care Children
Children who are adopted or in foster care may find it more difficult to pay for college. In some cases, […]

2021-10-22
Here’s What to Do if President Biden Doesn’t Forgive Student Loans
Ever since President Biden was elected into office, student loan borrowers have been hopeful. During his campaign, Biden championed the […]

2021-10-20
What Is a No-Interest Student Loan?
They might seem too good to be true, but student loans with no interest do exist. And we’re not talking […]

2021-10-18
Can You Pay Off Student Loans With a Personal Loan?
Can I use a personal loan to pay off student loans? This may be a question you’ve asked yourself if […]

2021-10-14
Top College Scholarships & Grants for Women
When it comes to higher education, women are outpacing men. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 57% of […]

2021-10-13
Investing for Doctors
Becoming a doctor requires significant time and money, which may delay your investing efforts due to a lack of resources […]

2021-10-11
Student Loan Refunds Explained
Student loans can provide much-needed help in paying for college. But tuition and fees aren’t your only expenses as a […]

2021-10-08
Should You Pay Down Your Student Loans During College?
Updated April 26, 2022 Depending on the type of student loans you have, it might make sense to make […]