College can be some of the best years of your life. For many young people, it is a time to gain independence, make friends and prepare for your future career. Higher education can teach you the skills you need to land your dream job, but for most, a college education […]
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Personal Finance for College Students: The Class That’s Not on the Schedule
College is a time not only for academic learning but also learning those skills you will need for survival in the adult world. One area that tends to cause problems for many college students is finances and money. For many young adults, college is the first time they are responsible for managing […]
Why Private Student Loans Are Becoming More Competitive
The complicated and potentially dangerous world of student loans is one into which many of us have to dive. Paying for a college education out-of-pocket is simple not plausible for most people, so they need additional income to be able to make the leap. Most people prefer to stick with […]
Private Student Loan Debt: Now Forgivable in Bankruptcy Discharge
For years, bankruptcy attorneys would inform their clients that student loan debts could not be discharged. In the past, these debts were unforgivable regardless of whether a student has completed his or her degree. A new legislation has come forward in Congress that will act as an aid to previous […]