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Unique Little-Known Ways to Find Grants And Scholarships

August 7, 2019 (Last Modified: August 26, 2019) / Zina Kumok

College isn’t getting more affordable, and student loans affect millions of people every year. One way to avoid that? Apply for more scholarships and grants to reduce the cost of tuition. But applying for these can be difficult, time-consuming and...

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How To Go Back To School As An Adult

July 30, 2019 (Last Modified: August 26, 2019) / Zina Kumok

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How to Create a Budget for Back-to-School

July 25, 2019 (Last Modified: August 26, 2019) / Jackie Lam

When I was growing up, back-to-school shopping equated to a few pairs of clothes, a handful of college-ruled notebooks, and a new backpack. (Note: These was during the age of dial-up internet and when kids had to call landlines to...

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Here Is How To Pay Off Student Loans In College

July 19, 2019 (Last Modified: August 26, 2019) / Zina Kumok

The student loan crisis has reached a fever pitch. It’s become a national epidemic, one that reached $1.5 trillion in 2018. Paying off student loans is a rite of passage for twenty-somethings, one that often begins just a few months...

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Want Free Money For College? Here Is How To Land a Scholarship

July 17, 2019 (Last Modified: August 26, 2019) / Jackie Lam

We have a student debt crisis on our hands: $1.5 trillion in the U.S. Breaking it down by individual, according to the Institute for College Access and Success, the average student debt load for the Class of 2017 is $28,650....

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Credit Card Reviews: Best Credit Cards for Students

July 2, 2019 (Last Modified: March 30, 2020) / Eric Rosenberg

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What You Should Know About Student Loans

April 25, 2019 (Last Modified: May 3, 2019) / Zina Kumok

Student loan repayment is one of the most complex and multifaceted personal finance topics. There are so many different options, pitfalls and considerations to keep track of, that there’s really no “one size fits all” approach. What’s worse, borrowers are expected to start tackling their loans as soon as they leave college.

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The 529 College Savings Plan: Why You Should Consider One

November 28, 2018 (Last Modified: November 29, 2018) / Mint

A 529 college savings plan is a type of savings account designed to help pay for college-related expenses. It’s a great investment option for families who want to save for college but who may not have the money to completely...

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WTFinance: What Are All These Student Loan Terms?

October 4, 2018 / Mint

Real talk — college is a blast. From all of the new experiences, lifelong memories, and irreplaceable friendships (and of course knowledge, too), it was a priceless time in our lives. But after you graduate and begin to adjusting to...

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What Every Student Should Know About Student Loans

September 18, 2018 (Last Modified: April 24, 2020) / Zina Kumok

Teenagers tend to have few financial obligations. They may need to work a part-time job to earn spending money, but generally, no one is expecting them to put food on the table or manage important assets. It’s usually understood that...

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