College
College is expensive! But the costs generally do weigh up to the increased prospects for your (financial) life.
You have some big decisions to make. Like where do you go? And then of course there are student loans. The process of getting the right student loan and getting the right amount of money for school can be a big problem and can also get really complicated.
However, here is the good news. The articles and Student Loan Guide below help you avoid money mistakes in college, show you how to manage your student loans and we even give you some innovative ways of cutting debt.
Your first class starts now!
Dorm Insurance. Do You Need It?
College students have lots of stuff. Laptops, smartphones, other digital devices, sports gear, music instruments, and much more. So, does their stuff …
Free Money for College - Guaranteed!
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Basic Budgeting 101
Are you living right up to your income? Going a bit beyond your income to make ends meet—running up credit card debt or dipping into savings? If…
Presupuesto Básico 101
¿Estás viviendo a la altura de tus ingresos? ¿Yendo un poco más allá de tus ingresos para llegar a fin de mes, acumulando deudas en la tarjeta de…
Prepping for College Tuition: Ron Lieber (NYT Columnist) Pulls Back the Curtain on How Schools Set Tuition Prices
Can you justify paying $300k for your kids' college tuition? How about $125k? Does paying an extra $50,000 or $150,000 for one school over another mak…
Why Do Underserved Students Go to For-Profit-Schools?
The majority of students from the lower income brackets and the underrepresented racial groups go to for-profit-schools. And that's not (always) goo…
Should You Get a Student Loan?
We're here to help you answer that question, and help figure out all the details around paying for college. Start with this video and then work thro…
Are You a Sucker for Student Loans?
There's a chance (some say a good chance) that in the near future, student loans will be forgiven and universities will be free for all students. That…
Big-time For-Profit "University" Faces 191 Million-dollar Settlement for False Advertising
FTC Settlement Against University of Phoenix
Source: www.consumer.ftc.gov
Most people go to college to earn a degree and get a good job. In a compet…
Struggling with Student Loan Debt?
Are you thinking about defaulting? That could be a disastrous move! So what should you do? Here are a few options.
Can You Flourish in a Gig Economy?
I'm sure you've heard of the term "gig economy", but do you know what it is? Or—perhaps more importantly—how it may impact you and your (f…
Choosing a Major? Questions to Consider
Throughout life we face choices. But generally, the stakes are higher for the choices you make during and after college. After choosing what college t…
Student Loan Guide
Student Loan Guide
43 Million Americans Are Saddled with Student Loans
Are you one? Are you coping or struggling?
Do you have these que…
Guía de Préstamos Estudiantiles
Guía de Préstamos Estudiantiles
43 Millones de Estadounidenses Están Lidiando con Préstamos Estudiantiles
¿Eres uno? ¿Lo sobrellevas o e…
Skillfully Navigating Student Loans
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of student loans? I hope it's the word "debt."
College can be an important component to yo…
FoolProof's Top 238 Money Mistakes to Avoid in College
If we wanted to, we could probably come up with hundreds of ways college students throw away money. I know. I made a lot of mistakes when I was younge…
Is College Worth It?
College is expensive! But the cost generally do weigh up to the increased prospects for your (financial) life. This video will help you find ways to…
Financing Higher Education
It's never too early or too late to start planning for your children's education after high school. The earlier you adopt a savings plan, the more opt…
Financing Higher Education—Checking Out Education Loans
The cost of post-secondary education—college, university, community college or career or trade schools—continues to rise. But pursuing higher educ…
Innovative Ways of Cutting Debt
Do you owe money on student loans, credit cards or a mortgage? This video can show you ways to free up money to help cut down on your debt.
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