Top Financial Stories of 2022: Crypto, Student Loan Forgiveness, Inflation and More
Top Financial Stories of 2022: Crypto, Student Loan Forgiveness, Inflation and More

on January 7, 2023

Here are the stories that shaped your financial world last year.

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15 Best College Towns for Student Renters

on September 23, 2022

Housing-insecure students are more likely to struggle in school and with their health — but finding a place will be easier in these cities.

How to Get Your Piece of the Student Loan Forgiveness Pie
How to Get Your Piece of the Student Loan Forgiveness Pie

on September 22, 2022

Here’s everything you need to know if you’d like to have up to $20,000 in student debt forgiven.

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13 States That Could Tax Forgiven College Loans

on August 29, 2022

Forgiven student loans will not incur federal taxes. At the state level, it might be a different matter.

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Is Forgiven Student Debt Taxable?

on August 24, 2022

President Biden announced student loan relief for millions of Americans today. Is it going to hurt at tax time?

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What Are Installment Loans, and How Do They Work?

on August 10, 2022

Installment loans — like auto loans and student loans — have their pros and cons.

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Still Owe on a Student Loan? 5 Things You Need to Know for 2022

on January 7, 2022

While the pandemic put many student loans on pause, things will be changing soon.

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The 9 Top Reasons Mortgage Loans Are Denied in the U.S.

on April 30, 2021

These are the biggest ways mortgage applications fall through.

Young woman upset about student loan debt
5 Ways to Avoid Drowning in Student Loan Debt if You Drop Out of College

on February 11, 2021

Why you’re leaving school determines how you should handle your student loan debt.

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15 States With the Most Student Loan Debt

on December 28, 2020

Student debt can be staggering, and people in these states owe the most for their education.

Student loan debt
Why Baby Boomers Still Have So Much Student Loan Debt

on November 10, 2020

A group of unlikely Americans holds more student debt than anyone else.

6 Essential Money Lessons Every College Student Needs to Learn
6 Essential Money Lessons Every College Student Needs to Learn

on September 5, 2019

Many college students are away from home and handling their own finances for the first time. Here’s a Money 101 primer.

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15 Ways for College Students to Save Money

on August 14, 2018

College is an exciting time, but it can be so very costly if you’re not careful. Students can keep spending in check by following these tips.

This ‘Freshman 15’ Fattens Wallets, Not Students
This ‘Freshman 15’ Fattens Wallets, Not Students

on September 5, 2017

One of the best ways to slash college costs might also be among the most overlooked. Here’s a simple math lesson that all students and their loves ones need to understand.

College Students and Parents: Align Your Finances and Your Goals
College Students and Parents: Align Your Finances and Your Goals

on August 29, 2017

Discuss not just who pays for what while at school but how to maximize your chances for doing what you love after graduation.

Student loans
Student Loan Rates to Jump This Weekend

on June 30, 2017

College costs continue to rise, and will jump again on Saturday. Consider whether expenses like loan interest are worthwhile, and explore these alternatives.

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More Americans Have Car Loans Today Than Ever Before

on May 23, 2017

The days of “easy-to-get” car loans might be drawing to a close.

New college graduates
6 Jobs That Pay Big Bucks and Might Offer Student Loan Forgiveness

on May 2, 2017

Are you drowning in student loan debt? Depending on your career field, you might qualify for debt relief.

Think Twice Before Co-Signing for Your Kid’s School Loans
Think Twice Before Co-Signing for Your Kid’s School Loans

on March 29, 2017

Co-signing for your child’s private student loan might negatively impact your retirement, a new study finds.

Student Loan Default Just Became Costlier: Do You Know Your Options?
Student Loan Default Just Became Costlier: Do You Know Your Options?

on March 21, 2017

The Trump administration recently reversed an Obama-era rule on collection fees, and the result could be costly for borrowers.

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