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Choosing Where to Live
Choosing your first home after graduating from college is both exciting and challenging. As you think about different options, remember the four tips below. 1. Make Your Move Forward Ideally, you...
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Best Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund
If last year was any indication of what to expect come tax time, you are probably preparing to receive a sizable tax refund. The IRS reported that in 2014 the average tax filer received a refund of...
View ArticleHow to Survive the Transition from College to Career
You landed your first job out of college, but there’s much to learn transitioning from college life to the office environment. This prezi post is a just a short preview of our comprehensive Debt...
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Basis Points Explained
As with any industry, the banking and lending community has its own language, which can be a bit confusing until you understand what those buzz words and all of that insider jargon mean. If you have...
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What Should You Do If You Can’t Afford Your Student Loan Payment?
If you find yourself unable to effectively manage your student loan payments, don’t panic. First of all, you are not alone. Millions of people struggle with their student loan debt, and the good news...
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How To Feel Secure With Your Student Loan Lender
You hear the horror stories of identity theft, lost paperwork, crazy fees, and more. But on the flip side, millions of student loan borrowers never have a problem with their lender. So how can you feel...
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How Much of Your Income Should You Spend on Housing?
As you move out on your own and get a job that needs to cover all of your expenses, one of your biggest decisions is where to live. Your housing is typically your largest monthly expense, and you have...
View ArticleThree Tips For Successfully Landing The Summer Job
In the next 6 weeks, almost every student will be done with college for the year! How exciting! But for many students, that means going to work during the summer. Whether it’s an internship or a job,...
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Navigating Student Loan Repayment
With the rising cost of higher education, students are turning to federal and private student loans for funding. Understanding the terms and repayment process of your loan is important because student...
View ArticleThe Best Way to Save For College? What Every Parent Should Know About 529 Plans
You are not alone if you feel that saving for college and selecting the correct savings vehicle can be a daunting task. A recent national Gallup survey revealed that saving for college is the top...
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What Factors Affect Student Loan Interest Rates?
The interest rate on your student loan is influenced by a number of factors, ranging from your individual credit profile to ever-changing forces within the global financial markets. What about personal...
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I was awarded a Parent Plus Loan, should I take it?
Several different types of financial aid are available for students enrolling in college, including scholarships, grants and loans. While scholarships and grants require no repayment, borrowers must...
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The Power of Compounding Interest
When you borrow money from a bank or credit card company, you will usually pay interest. Interest is the fee the lender charges to make a profit on the loan, and it is usually expressed as an annual...
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3 Myths About Refinancing Your Student Loans
If you’re stuck with high interest rates, a horrible payment plan, and a less than awesome student loan lender, then refinancing your student debt could be a potential answer to your problems. Even...
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Top mobile apps to get your finances in order after college
College graduation is an important milestone in your life. It opens new doors and sets you on the path to a professional career. It also means that you are now independent and responsible for handling...
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How to define and calculate your discretionary income
Managing your money wisely is an essential step for helping you meet your long-term goals. When you view money as a tool to help you accomplish specific tasks, the way you spend every dollar becomes...
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What to Know about Student Loan Forgiveness
For many college attendees, taking out student loans was unavoidable. Tuition costs are high, and student loans make it possible for those who cannot afford these costs to get the education they need....
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4 Tips to Eliminate Debt
The information below is just an excerpt from the Debt Survival Guide. For more tips and useful information, download the full guide! It’s no secret that college is expensive, and many students...
View Article6 Misconceptions about Credit Scores
Your credit score can have a profound effect on your financial health. Without a good score, you may pay higher interest rates on loans and credit cards, or you may not be able to qualify for credit at...
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