As Covid-19 continues to impact the US economy, several of my best tips for March 2021 involve managing debt in uncertain times. The government created…
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Unexpected costs are everywhere with student loans. Interest grows every day, and one mistake can mean getting hit with late fees. One mistake that can…
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It isn’t easy to decide between a 401(k) contribution and paying off student loans. Each borrower has different financial circumstances, and some variables are impossible…
View More Should I Put Money in a 401(k) or Pay Down My Student Loans?Paying off $31,000 Student Loan Debt in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Over the last several decades, the cost of education has gone up, but wages have remained mostly the same. As students and families have had…
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Note that the situation for student loans has changed due to the impact of the coronavirus outbreak and relief efforts from the government, student loan…
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Note that the situation for student loans has changed due to the impact of the coronavirus outbreak and relief efforts from the government, student loan…
View More Seeking Financial Assistance for College? Parents, Try This 5-Step ChecklistPennsylvania Scholarships and Grants: How to Find Them and Apply
College in Pennsylvania isn’t cheap. Pennsylvania was second only to New Hampshire in terms of 2019 average per-student debt ($39,027), according to The Institute for…
View More Pennsylvania Scholarships and Grants: How to Find Them and ApplyLost Your Scholarship? Here’s Why — and How To Make Up for It
After searching for financial aid, writing your essay and tracking down recommendation letters, winning a scholarship could feel like the end of your work. Unfortunately,…
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After searching for financial aid, writing your essay and tracking down recommendation letters, winning a scholarship could feel like the end of your work. Unfortunately,…
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