Student Loans
Is Waiting To Invest Wise?
Wisebread recently posted a blog that suggested an unpopular idea: Maybe it's not imperative that you start investing for retirement just yet. At least not right now.
Income-Based Repayment: Relief For Student Loans On A Tiny Income
Earlier this week, the White House announced changes in student loan repayment policy intended to give relief to certain college grads struggling to pay back federal loans.
Dream-Crushing Student Loans?
I recently watched the film version of the play A Raisin In The Sun starring Sidney Poitier. In the story, his character, Walter, dreams of pulling his family out of poverty and creating a better life for himself, and believes that investing the family’s savings into a business scheme will lead to wealth and opportunity. Though he ultimately squanders the money on a bum investment, I could relate to his desperation to make something of himself.
Obama's 2012 Budget Proposal Pinches Students
There are many different ideas on how to handle the current budget deficit, projected to be around $1.5 trillion by the end of 2011.
The budget proposal President Obama put forward for 2012 takes some modest steps to reduce spending; unfortunately for college students, some of these cuts affect federal financial aid.
A Career In Camo: Need-to-know military basics
Joining the military isn't for everyone, and it's not a career path to consider lightly, but it can be a great opportunity.
Choose Your School Wisely
In Wednesday’s blog, Chris gave us the truth behind getting a college degree. Today I want to make sure you do it the right way.
Foreign Cash & School Loans
How can I get good rates on foreign currency exchanges and how are student loans different from others?
Five Ways To Start Building Credit
Once you turn 18 you should start thinking about how your credit can affect you and almost every important financial move you’ll make, including buying a home or renting an apartment. Simply making a late payment or maxing out your credit card could possibly haunt you for years.
For The People: 10 useful government websites
Here are 10 websites created and maintained by Uncle Sam for your benefit.
