It used to be that federal student loans were always the better choice over private loans. However, in recent years, private loans have started offering rates at half the rate of graduate school and parent loans. But it’s still difficult to compare private student loans in the same way you’d … [Read more...] about How to find cheap student loans and student loan refinancing
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Earn college savings from your shopping
Earning cash for your kid’s college education from money you’d spend anyway is the easiest way to save for college without it impacting your finances. You can do so by getting a credit card that offers cash back or earning money through shopping rewards programs. Here are some of the key … [Read more...] about Earn college savings from your shopping
10 things college students should learn about money
Heading off to college? Congratulations. You’ll be surprised that much of the learning you’ll do over the next four years has less to do with the classroom than with life. If you’re like many young adults, college is the first time you’ll keep your own schedule, plan your own meals, manage your … [Read more...] about 10 things college students should learn about money
13 money tips for new college graduates
It’s college graduation time. That means those of us who have been around the block a few times can’t resist sharing some of our sage advice with the young people who are preparing to start their professional lives. While every decision you make when you’re 21 or 22 won’t irrevocably change the … [Read more...] about 13 money tips for new college graduates
Six benefits of joining Amazon Student
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Attention, college students: Whether you're headed near or far to college this year, you're going to need "stuff." Join Amazon Student and get FREE two-day shipping for college students. The online shopping mecca is offering its Amazon Student program free for six months, so you can get all of the … [Read more...] about Six benefits of joining Amazon Student
College students: extra 25% off local Groupons all year long
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College students, you probably know about Amazon Prime Student, where you can get six months of Amazon Prime for free, and then a 50% off discounted rate thereafter. But did you know that you can get a 25% discount on local Groupons all year, too? There's no cost to sign up. You just have to … [Read more...] about College students: extra 25% off local Groupons all year long
College financial aid packages: What parents need to know
Depending on when your teen filed his or her college applications and FAFSA, college acceptance letters may start hitting your mailbox soon (if they haven't already). And usually right along with those come the follow-up letters that will likely have the biggest impact on the ultimate college … [Read more...] about College financial aid packages: What parents need to know
What you need to know about student loans before you borrow
Considering borrowing student loans for yours or your children’s education? Here’s the basic information you need to know: Federal Student Loans aren’t always superior. Long ago, private student loans were awarded in ridiculously high amounts and interest rates varied, meaning over a 10-year … [Read more...] about What you need to know about student loans before you borrow
10 things to know before you fill out the FAFSA
Filling out the FAFSA, the Free Application for Financial Aid, is the single most important thing you can do to pay for college. However, if you don’t list schools that will give you a good financial aid package, the FAFSA form won’t help you. Here’s what you need to know about filling out the … [Read more...] about 10 things to know before you fill out the FAFSA
12 places to find free or low-cost job training
If you feel trapped in a job with limited potential or want to make sure you stay ahead in a career that pays a living wage, listed below are several ways that you can get job training. Many of these career education resources are free and some are low-cost. It’s worth noting that finding a job … [Read more...] about 12 places to find free or low-cost job training
7 good jobs that don’t require a college degree
There are a lot of ways to handle the high cost of a college education. Most experts agree that the cost will be made up over the life of a career by higher-paying jobs that require that college degree. But maybe you aren’t sure it’s worth it. Or maybe you just can’t afford college right now and … [Read more...] about 7 good jobs that don’t require a college degree
How to leave college with less student loan debt
More than two-thirds of college graduates today leave school in debt, with the average 2014 graduate owing $33,000. For some students, borrowing money may be the only way to get a degree. But smart planning can help you graduate with less debt. "The time to reduce your debt is before you incur … [Read more...] about How to leave college with less student loan debt
