Posts Tagged ‘student loans’

5 Ways to Save for Your Kid’s College without a Lot of Money

August 16, 2011

If you’re expecting a baby or have a young child, and have very little extra money, you’re not alone. Many young couples have children while they are trying to establish themselves financially. Even though you may have very little money, you can start a college fund for your kids with a little planning and a few good ideas.

What’s the Best Way to Pay off Student Loans?

June 14, 2011

Getting a standard four-year degree can cost upwards of $200,000, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that a majority of students who attend college – even those who attend less expensive community colleges – accrue some debt while studying. While scholarships exist for those who excel in the classroom (and for those who are willing to put in the time to search and apply for them), most people leave college with a hefty sum of money to pay back. This puts a lot of pressure on new graduates to find jobs immediately so that they can begin an often decade-long repayment process. However it is possible to streamline this repayment process. All you have to do is simply follow these tips.

3 Ways to Break Free from Debt

April 27, 2011

While it is typically not the American dream to get into debt, it can be a dream come true to finally dig yourself out of debt. Learn three ways that Americans may be able to beat the debt monster once and for all. The three areas include a mortgage refinance, credit card balance transfers and paying off federal student loans.

Are Young Adults Being Set on the Road to Financial Failure?

February 15, 2011

A lot of young adults are already heading down the road to financial hardship. Many will have problems with credit due to school loans, inexperience, financial optimism and social pressures, which will all lead to a bad credit rating. It’s important that young adults know the importance of bad credit and the effects it can have in the long run. Restraining today can help you out in a major way down the road.

Money for College: Choosing the Right 529 Plan

November 5, 2010

Though we don’t hear about them much, 529 Plans have been around since 1996. They were created specifically to give tax breaks and other financial incentives to parents who were saving for their kids’ college education. 529 Plans come in lots of shapes and sizes, so choosing the right one can be tricky. To help you narrow down your options, here are some things to consider.

Saving for College: Why You Need to Plan beyond Financial Aid

October 28, 2010

Autumn signals the beginning of college preparation season, where parents and their high school students gather information about potential college choices, prepare essays and applications, and of course, consider how to pay for it all. Mention college-planning to parents and their first thought is usually how to get (more) financial aid. Find out what financial aid actually means, how it doesn’t always cover all expenses and why you should consider financial aid planning, from Certified Financial Planner Kevin Worthley.

How Much Debt You Have Affects How Much Home You Can Buy

May 24, 2008

By: Christy Brewer Christy Brewer, The DIFF Critic, has been thinking a lot about what goes into each person’s mortgage terms — mortgage rate, payment, how much to borrow. Today she shares what’s on her mind here on the Quizzle blog. Most chatter around getting a mortgage seems to be about your credit score. Your [...]

FICO ’08 Changes the Face of Credit

January 2, 2008

Your FICO credit score just got a facelift. FICO ’08 is the new and supposedly improved version of your credit score that creditors and lenders will use to determine whether they’ll extend credit to you, how much, and the rates, terms and conditions.

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