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Should I Consolidate My Student Loans?
Recently, a lot of press has come out about consolidating student loans. While TV makes everything look simple, there are several factors to consider when it comes to consolidation. Since every student...
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10 Scholarship Sources to Avoid Student Loan Debt
Avoiding student loan debt has become increasingly difficult with the skyrocketing cost of higher education. Competition for admittance and daily life has made time exceedingly difficult to dedicate...
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How to Avoid Student Loan Debt
It’s pretty well known by now that student loan debt has surpassed credit card debt in the US. The total amount of student loan debt in the US as of 2014 is $1.2 trillion… a number that has tripled in...
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Employment and Credit Checks- What You Need To Know
There’s been a lot of talk and worry lately about your credit history affecting your chances of getting a job. Now we all know that your credit history has a direct affect when it comes to applying for...
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Tuesday Tip: Cost of Education vs. Earning Potential
Whether you’re a recent high school graduate trying to pick a major or a seasoned professional looking to shift your career, it’s important to choose your area of study carefully. It would be a shame...
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Avoid Credit Problems By Addressing Your Student Loans
Tomorrow marks the first of May, which means graduation season is just about here. If you’ll be one of the lucky collegiately accomplished, congratulations! You now have about six to nine months until...
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Video: 5 Things Every Grad Should Know About Student Loans
Is student loan debt holding you back? We polled a number of people on how they were managing their student loans, and what financial goals and purchases they’ve had to put on hold in order to pay off...
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How to Save for College: 529 Plans & More
Happy National College Savings Day– celebrated on May 29th (5/29) each year to promote financial planning and the value of 529 plans. As college costs can add up quickly, parents and families should...
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College Life & Student Loans: Help from Pinterest
College life is more than attending class; it’s finding a way to live on a budget and prepare for your future. To help you manage your personal finances around your studies, ACCC has two Pinterest...
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Cut Back On Student Debt With These Tricks
For college students, the start of a new semester is the perfect time to do some financial soul searching. Try some of these tricks to help cut back on student loan debt in your college life. How to...
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Balancing Financial Priorities & Credit Card Debt
No matter what your financial goals may be, it’s important to understand how to prioritize your spending, especially if you are carrying credit card debt. Keeping track of your money is the key to...
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ABC’s of Financial Literacy
As we have seen during Financial Literacy Month, this topic covers a lot of ground. Here is a review of some key terms behind two personal finance areas: student loan repayment and building an...
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Student Loan Repayment Options
If you are nearing the end of your college run, student loan repayment is right around the corner. It’s important to know your repayment options before your loan grace period ends to avoid financial...
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Poll Question: What’s Your Knowledge of Student Loans?
If you already have a degree or are planning to pursue a higher education, student loans are bound to be an inevitable part of your life. However, the question is how knowledgeable are you about your...
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National 529 College Savings Day
It’s graduation season! With the excitement of this major achievement, students have to step into the real world bearing the burden of student loan repayment. Therefore, it’s more important than ever...
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Poll Results Infographic: Student Loan Knowledge
Each month we post a poll asking questions about a particular financial topic. For the month of May, we wanted to understand how knowledgeable you are about student loans. Of consumers polled, 67% of...
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Affordable Dorm Room Decorations
College dorm rooms are usually lacking any kind of interior design. It doesn’t help that most freshman and sophomores are strapped for cash, saving for their student loan payments. Here are a few...
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Create College Savings 3 Ways
The cost of higher education can be daunting. However, there are ways to avoid student loan debt. As part of National College Savings month, here are some unique ways to create college savings to avoid...
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National College Savings Month
September is National College Savings Month. Students of all ages head back to school this month. Hence, the idea of paying for college becomes stressful for both parents and students alike. Celebrate...
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Student Loan Consolidation Considerations
Student loan consolidation is one type of repayment option available to borrowers with debt. There are many factors to consider before consolidating loans. Understanding the pros and cons is the first...
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