Student Loans
College or university costs a ton these days. Many students find themselves taking on a great deal of student loan debt. It’s not unheard of for some students to graduate with as much as half a million dollars in student loans. Let that sink in for a second. That’s $500,000 to eventually have to pay […]
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Student Loans
Now that January 20 has come and gone, there’s a new Democratic administration in the White House. We don’t want to get bogged down in the politics of the transition. However, President Biden taking office has many Americans hopeful he will do something to address the staggering student debt problem the country is facing. As […]
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Student Loans
Student debt is a major problem in America. The country collectively owes more than $1.5 trillion — yes, with a T — in outstanding student loans. It’s become a crippling problem for millions, as wages remain low and unemployment hit record highs in 2020. (Yes, part of that is pandemic related, but it’s still the […]
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Student Loans
Cutting costs, sticking to a budget, and exacting as much value as possible on all fronts has largely become the financial modus operandi for many folks these days. Many government programs, such as the stimulus, have helped families as well. And in fact, the President’s order to allow student loan holders the option of delaying […]
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Student Loans
For much of 2020, anyone with outstanding federal student loans were given a break. In the wake of the pandemic, the government offered a generous forbearance program that let borrowers breathe easy about those costly monthly payments. However, that original program is scheduled to end in September. If you’re still stressed about how you’re going […]
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Student Loans
Student loans can be a real financial wrecker. The U.S. Federal Reserve estimates that Americans now owe between $900 billion and $1 trillion in student loan debt. That figure has been steadily growing since the 1980s. Other estimates put the total amount of student debt around $1.5 trillion. The average American leaving college owes more […]
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Student Loans
Every parent wants to help their children establish the best possible future. One of the ways to do this is to encourage them to get a good education. While this doesn’t always have to mean getting a college degree, many families do take this route. While there are other post-secondary education options, this is a […]
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