- Are Student Loans Destroying the Economy? The Atlantic - Mon, Apr 22, 2013 1:10 PM EDT
Reuters Recoveries are powered by two things. Houses and cars . And young people aren't buying either. That's the conclusion from a new study out of the New York Fed , via Brad Plumer , that can be easily ... More »Are Student Loans Destroying the Economy?
Reuters Recoveries are powered by two things. Houses and cars . And young people aren't buying either. That's the conclusion from a new study out of the New York Fed , via Brad Plumer , that can be easily ...
- Student Debt Becoming More of a Family Problem TheStreet.com - Wed, Mar 27, 2013 12:14 PM EDT
Graduates of institutions of higher education are burdened by their debt, but increasingly so, their families are too. More »Student Debt Becoming More of a Family Problem
Graduates of institutions of higher education are burdened by their debt, but increasingly so, their families are too.
- How to handle student loan debt in retirement Bankrate.com - Tue, Mar 26, 2013 11:08 AM EDT
Twenty-somethings are the poster children for student loan debt, but it's actually their grandparents who have the most cause for concern. Since 2005, debt levels have more than tripled among those ages ... More »How to handle student loan debt in retirement
Twenty-somethings are the poster children for student loan debt, but it's actually their grandparents who have the most cause for concern. Since 2005, debt levels have more than tripled among those ages ...
- 9 Student Loan Rights You Need to Know Credit.com - Mon, Mar 18, 2013 11:10 AM EDT
Borrowers opting for federal student loans not only get a better interest rate, they get a whole slew of rights when it comes to understanding and paying back these loans. More »9 Student Loan Rights You Need to Know
Borrowers opting for federal student loans not only get a better interest rate, they get a whole slew of rights when it comes to understanding and paying back these loans.
- 4 Ways to Pay Off Your Student Loans Faster Credit.com - Wed, Feb 13, 2013 12:07 PM EST
For those who are looking for ways to pay those student loans off faster, here are four solid strategies. More »4 Ways to Pay Off Your Student Loans Faster
For those who are looking for ways to pay those student loans off faster, here are four solid strategies.
- How Paying Off $50,000+ in Debt Inspired a New Business US News - Fri, Dec 28, 2012 12:32 PM EST
Carrie Rocha estimates that she and her husband had somewhere between $50,000 and $60,000 in debt in 2006, including student loan debt, a car loan, and tax debt, in addition to their mortgage. After getting ... More »How Paying Off $50,000+ in Debt Inspired a New Business
Carrie Rocha estimates that she and her husband had somewhere between $50,000 and $60,000 in debt in 2006, including student loan debt, a car loan, and tax debt, in addition to their mortgage. After getting ...
- First Person: My Debt-Free College Degree Yahoo! Contributor Network - Fri, Dec 21, 2012 3:04 PM EST
I graduated college debt free. No, I did not win the lottery, nor do I come from an affluent family. I come from a very middle class family, who unfortunately, didn't have the extra cash to put back money into a college fund. But, all my life I have had budgeting and planning drilled into my head. The summer before I went off to college, I knew I had to come up with some sort of plan if I didn't want to be in a huge amount of debt after I graduated. More »First Person: My Debt-Free College Degree
I graduated college debt free. No, I did not win the lottery, nor do I come from an affluent family. I come from a very middle class family, who unfortunately, didn't have the extra cash to put back money into a college fund. But, all my life I have had budgeting and planning drilled into my head. The summer before I went …
- Feds: New student loan repayment options set AP - Fri, Dec 7, 2012 9:24 AM EST
A new version of the income-based federal student loan repayment program that's more favorable to many borrowers will go into effect starting Dec. 21, according to regulations scheduled for publication ... More »Feds: New student loan repayment options set
A new version of the income-based federal student loan repayment program that's more favorable to many borrowers will go into effect starting Dec. 21, according to regulations scheduled for publication ...
- Private North Carolina College Announces '33 Percent Off Tuition!' Takepart.com - Sun, Dec 2, 2012 12:14 PM EST
Student loan debt is at best, an unpleasant fact of life that ranks somewhere along the lines of a root canal. But at worst, and for many, student loan debt can be ruinous. If that sounds overly dramatic, you don’t have student loan debt. Congratulations. More »Private North Carolina College Announces '33 Percent Off Tuition!'
Student loan debt is at best, an unpleasant fact of life that ranks somewhere along the lines of a root canal. But at worst, and for many, student loan debt can be ruinous. If that sounds overly dramatic, you don’t have student loan debt. Congratulations.
- 9 Unbelievable Student Loan Horror Stories Business Insider - Mon, Nov 26, 2012 12:47 PM EST
Last year, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) put out a call for consumers to share their student loan stories on its message board. More »9 Unbelievable Student Loan Horror Stories
- Should Diddy's Son Return $54,000 College Scholarship? Business Insider - Thu, May 31, 2012 10:17 AM EDT
State taxpayers are calling on the well-heeled freshman to turn over his $54,000 scholarship to students who need it more. More »Should Diddy's Son Return $54,000 College Scholarship?
State taxpayers are calling on the well-heeled freshman to turn over his $54,000 scholarship to students who need it more.
- This Bright-Eyed Young Man Was Utterly Demolished by Student Loans Business Insider - Wed, May 30, 2012 3:56 PM EDT
Without an escape clause, student loans can strangle a person. Here is Nick Keith's story, who remains $142,000 in debt eight years after graduating from culinary school. More »This Bright-Eyed Young Man Was Utterly Demolished by Student Loans
Without an escape clause, student loans can strangle a person. Here is Nick Keith's story, who remains $142,000 in debt eight years after graduating from culinary school.
- Here's What Happened When This Guy Tried To Pay A $114,000 Student Loan In Cash Business Insider - Tue, May 22, 2012 12:29 PM EDT
The banks were not amused. More »Here's What Happened When This Guy Tried To Pay A $114,000 Student Loan In Cash
The banks were not amused.
- Wiping Out $90,000 in Student Loans in 7 Months The Wall Street Journal - Fri, May 18, 2012 3:42 PM EDT
Faced with $90,000 in student debt from Harvard Business School, Mihalic vowed to eliminate every penny by this summer. He did — three months early. More »Wiping Out $90,000 in Student Loans in 7 Months
Faced with $90,000 in student debt from Harvard Business School, Mihalic vowed to eliminate every penny by this summer. He did — three months early.
- To Pay Off Loans, Grads Put Off Marriage, Children The Wall Street Journal - Wed, Apr 18, 2012 2:08 PM EDT
Student loans are forcing many to delay major purchases or starting families. The implications can last a lifetime. More »To Pay Off Loans, Grads Put Off Marriage, Children
Student loans are forcing many to delay major purchases or starting families. The implications can last a lifetime.
- Class of 2011, Most Indebted Ever The Wall Street Journal - Mon, May 9, 2011 3:00 AM EDT
Class of 2011, Most Indebted Ever More »Class of 2011, Most Indebted Ever
Class of 2011, Most Indebted Ever
- Repaying Your Student Loans Bankrate.com - Tue, Feb 1, 2011 3:00 AM EST
Repaying Your Student Loans More »Repaying Your Student Loans
Repaying Your Student Loans
- The Dangers of Paying for Your Kid's College Investopedia - Fri, Jul 30, 2010 3:00 AM EDT
The Dangers Of Paying For Your Kid's College More »The Dangers of Paying for Your Kid's College
The Dangers Of Paying For Your Kid's College
- Financial Aid 101: How to Get More The Wall Street Journal - Mon, May 24, 2010 3:00 AM EDT
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