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2022-12-13
How to Pay Off Six-Figures of Student Loan Debt
While the average student loan balance is just under $40,000, a small percentage of borrowers owe substantially more. According to […]
2022-12-13
Medical Residency Requirements & How to Apply in the USA
Learning how to be a physician doesn’t stop once you graduate from medical school. Before practicing medicine in the U.S., […]
2022-12-12
What is the ROTC, and How Can It Help You Avoid Student Debt?
According to a recent report by the Education Data Initiative, the average student loan debt per borrower has climbed to […]
2022-12-12
Tax Breaks for College Students
When you’re in college and covering tuition and living expenses, it’s important to watch every penny. That’s why many people […]
2022-12-09
How to Pay for College Without Financial Aid if You Lost Eligibility
Federal financial aid is a common way to pay for school at colleges nationwide. According to the National Center for […]
2022-12-09
Average Student Loan Debt 2022
If you have outstanding student loans, you’re not alone. The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis reported that Americans currently […]
2022-12-09
Can You Use a 529 Plan to Pay Student Loan Debt?
A 529 college savings plan is a tax-advantaged tool to save for a child’s education. However, there are some circumstances […]
2022-11-18
What to Do When You Can’t Pay For College
Last Updated on December 6, 2023 It’s no secret that going to college is expensive. With tuition on the rise, […]
2022-11-18
Best Ways For Parents to Pay Off Student Loans
$233,610. This is the total today’s average American family can expect to spend raising one child. If this seems like […]
2022-11-14
How to Take Out Student Loans for College
As you start the college application process, you’ve thought a lot about what you’re looking for. Your preferred living arrangement, […]
2022-11-14
Refinance Your Student Loans in 6 Steps
If you’re sick of so much of your student loan payments going toward the interest rather than the principal, student […]
2022-11-11
Can You Use a 401k to Pay for College?
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the average annual cost to attend a 4-year public university in the […]