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College Decision Time: How to Weigh the True Cost
When the final college decision time comes there are many factors to consider from the cost of tuition to books to board. There’s one more factor to consider that could make all the difference. Find out what overlooked factor could …
Empty Nest? Call Your Insurer
The best way to soften the blow of an empty nest? Big savings. Find out how two kids in college could save you a small fortune on insurance
Student Borrowers Could Shed Loans With Proposed Law
Thousands of heavily indebted college graduates could shed some student loan debt with the help of bankruptcy courts if a group of legislators have their way. Unlike most
Bush Knew About $1 Billion Student Loan Boondoggle, Lender Says
A Nebraska lender has subpoenaed U.S. Department of Education records aiming to show that members of the Bush Administration’s education department approved a plan to improperly shell out
College Scholarship Money Up For Grabs
If you’re worried that you won’t have enough cash to send your child to college, buck up. There are plenty of private scholarships worth thousands of dollars that
College Fund Empty? Kids Help Pay and Defray School Bills
Thanks to the market crash parents are less able to fund a significant portion of their children’s college bills compared to their ability to do so in the
College Finance 101: Beware of Toxic Debt
A recent analysis found that nearly two-thirds of the undergraduate students who borrowed for school took out “private” student loans before they had exhausted their borrowing power with
Graduates: How to Become a Millionaire
Each year millions graduate with the ambition to become rich beyond their wildest dreams and in record time. The quickest way to get rich? Act poor. Read the
Paying for College: 7 Most Costly Myths and Mistakes
It’s the most expensive purchase you’ll ever make, but if you do your homework you could save tens of thousands of dollars. What are the most costly myths










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