Archive for 'College'
Half of College Grads Surprised by Their High Debt
May 24, 2013 - Nearly three-quarters of this year's college grads have college-related debt -- averaging $35,200. Shocked? So are the grads.
10 Easiest College Degrees
May 24, 2013 - Would you rather skip the all-nighters and hard tests, and coast your way through school?
How Much Is Too Much Student Loan Debt?
May 15, 2013 - More than half of all student loans are now delinquent or in deferral.
Beware These False Economies
May 13, 2013 - Not washing your clothes was one person's "crazy" method of saving money. Some of the other suggestions are equally counterproductive and not cost-effective in the long run.
Ask an Expert: I Just Turned 18. Can I Get Approved for a Credit Card?
May 02, 2013 - The Credit CARD Act made it more difficult for young people to get credit, but there are still ways to get approved for your first credit card.
College Students With Unmarried Parents May Qualify for Less Aid in 2014
May 01, 2013 - Next year, federal financial aid forms will allow students with cohabiting parents to include both their incomes, even if they're unmarried or are the same sex.
E-Textbooks Tell Teachers If You Actually Read Them
Apr 10, 2013 - New technology is helping professors spy on student study habits to make sure they're trying to learn.
Young Adults Are Avoiding Credit Cards
Mar 26, 2013 - The number of college kids using credit cards dropped 10 percentage points between 2010 and 2012.
Court Sides With Student In Textbook Case
Mar 22, 2013 - The Supreme Court said there's nothing illegal about buying cheaper foreign editions and reselling them here.
Consumer Watchdog Eyeing Student Loan Business
Mar 15, 2013 - The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants to take a role in overseeing student loan companies to make sure borrowers are treated fairly.
Student Loan Assistance Rescue Scams on the Rise – Buyer Beware
Mar 14, 2013 - If you're considering using a paid service to help you deal with problem student loans, read this.
Girls Gone Wild Has Gone Bankrupt
Mar 04, 2013 - The move is to dodge millions in outstanding debts from lawsuits against the company and its founder.
When an Associate Degree Outpays a Bachelor’s
Feb 27, 2013 - Some people graduate with a 2-year degree into $50,000-a-year jobs. And some with 4-year degrees make $10 an hour.
26 Tips to Save on Spring Break 2013
Feb 25, 2013 - Finish those exams and pack your bags: It's time for Spring Break! Haven't planned yours yet? We've got lots of ways to save.
Young Adults Dealing With Debt Better Than Their Parents
Feb 22, 2013 - Young adults have been quicker to tackle debt during and after the recession than their elders.
