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With rising college costs, you’ll likely need to take out student loans to pay for at least a portion of […]

2021-04-27

Thinking about your child’s future can be exciting but it may also cause worry when you think of the costs […]

2021-04-26

The cost of medical school can set you back hundreds of thousands of dollars, leaving many med students scrambling to […]

2021-04-21

Please Note: New variable rate ELFI loans applied for after 7:00 PM EST on January 7, 2022, will use the […]

2021-04-20

Investing has been a hot topic recently, and that has many people wondering: Is it a good time to […]

2021-04-15

This blog provides the most current LIBOR rate data as of April 2021, along with a brief overview of the […]

2021-04-13

If you serve in any branch of the military, hopefully you’re aware of the various military student loan forgiveness programs […]

2021-04-07

When researching colleges to apply to, cost may be a major factor in your decision, with good reason. The amount […]

2021-04-06

When you’re planning your college budget, thinking about how to get a scholarship can help make school more affordable. […]

2021-03-30

CollegeBoard reports that public four-year in-state tuition averages $10,560 a year, while first-year students can only get up to $5,500 […]

2021-03-24

A 529 plan is a special type of savings account you can use to pay for qualifying educational expenses. […]

2021-03-23

It’s no secret that going to college is expensive. With tuition on the rise, many people think higher education is […]