Search Results for 'Student Loans'
Loan Servicer to Forgive $480 Million in High-Cost Student Debt
Krystal Steinmetz on February 4, 2015
Corinthian College students were lured into predatory loans and “destined to default,” government agency says.
New Scorecard Will Rate Student Debit Cards
Guest Blogger on January 19, 2015
More colleges are turning to student debit cards to disburse financial aid, and some of those cards are laden with fees, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says.
College Students: Are You Making These 9 Money Mistakes?
Allison Martin on January 12, 2015
Chances are you headed off to college without a solid education in personal finance and money management. Don’t start out adulthood by digging yourself into a hole.
Ask Stacy: Help! Student Loan Debt Is Threatening My Daughter’s Future
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 30, 2014
This reader’s future son-in-law is threatening to drag her daughter down with his massive student loans. Short of calling off the wedding, what’s a mother to do?
Many Undergrads Are Clueless About Their Student Loan Debt
Krystal Steinmetz on December 16, 2014
A new report reveals that many college students don’t understand how they’re paying for college or how much student loan debt they’ve taken on.
Federal Watchdog Goes After Student Debt Relief Scams
Krystal Steinmetz on December 12, 2014
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has accused two firms of tricking struggling student loan borrowers into paying high fees to receive help they can get on their own for free.
Are You Making These 6 Costly Student Loan Mistakes?
Allison Martin on December 10, 2014
These student loan mistakes could end up costing you much more than you initially bargained for.
4 Student Loan Debt Collection Tricks
Guest Blogger on December 1, 2014
The anti-borrower behavior of some private companies used by the federal government to service and collect student loans has been exposed.
One Income, Zero Hope — Not With 2 Kids and a (Big) Student Loan
Bob Sullivan on November 28, 2014
The Restless Project: Now that she’s lost her $72,000-a-year job, there’s more money going out than coming in.
Student Loan Debt Is Keeping Adult Kids From Leaving the Nest
Krystal Steinmetz on October 31, 2014
A new Federal Reserve study indicates that the burden of student loan debt has kept more adult children from fleeing the comfort that Mom and Dad’s home provides.
Is Student Loan Debt Really Delaying Homeownership?
Krystal Steinmetz on October 27, 2014
Although education debt can be an obstacle to homeownership, it may not be as bad as it seems.
Occupy Wipes Out Nearly $4 Million in Strangers’ Student Loan Debt
Krystal Steinmetz on September 18, 2014
Occupy Wall Street bought and forgave the student loan debt of more than 2,700 Everest College students.
More US Seniors Are Struggling With Student Loan Debt
Krystal Steinmetz on September 12, 2014
Older Americans owe more than $18.2 billion in student loans, pushing some seniors into poverty.
Are You Being Victimized by a Student Debt Relief Scam?
Allison Martin on September 10, 2014
If you’re looking to lower your student loan payments, a debt relief program may not be a good option. Here’s why.
Report: Students Should Beware of Campus Debit Cards
Krystal Steinmetz on September 1, 2014
A new report reveals that campus debit cards may benefit the college more than the cardholder.
A New Hope for Student Loan Defaulters
Guest Blogger on July 30, 2014
A change to the federal student loan program presents a huge opportunity to borrowers who have defaulted on their loans from the government.
Student Loan Debt: Real Crisis or Really Whiny Kids?
Maryalene LaPonsie on July 7, 2014
Rising student loan debt has some people wringing their hands with concern. Is a crisis looming or is the issue overblown? You decide.
Grad Students Are Driving the Growth of Student Loan Debt
Krystal Steinmetz on June 11, 2014
A new report found that grad schools are assuming a disproportionate share of student loan debt, leaving one to wonder if the payoff is worth the cost.
Student Loan Relief Expanded for Millions
Krystal Steinmetz on June 10, 2014
President Obama has extended eligibility for a cap on student loan payments at 10 percent of income.
Student Loan Debt? Get Help!
Dan Schointuch on May 29, 2014
Overwhelmed by student loan debt? You don’t have to go it alone.
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