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Debt Relief
It’s staggering to ponder the amount of money Americans owe in student loans. In late 2023, the total owed to take Philosophy 101 and earn a Chemistry degree was $1.6…
Getting what you want doesn’t always come easy. More often than not, you’ve got to work hard to achieve the results you desire. Getting out of debt and securing your…
It may be a few years away, but getting organized now will help you when it comes time to start repaying your student loans. Make sure your loan companies have…
If you’re struggling to keep up with credit card debt, you’re not alone. If you have the dual Mt. Everest of student loan and credit card debt to climb, the…
I graduated from college four years ago. I was current on my student loan payments for three years, but last year I lost my job and have been unable to…
Don’t Let This Happen to You: “By all accounts, I should be living well right now. However, due to my personal loans, I pay more to the loan company than…
If you’ve got a high school senior, your household is probably knee-deep in senior-year activities – and expenses. Not to elevate your stress level, but this is probably a good…
With the cost of higher education skyrocketing, students across the country are struggling to find ways to make college life more affordable. Here are four tips to help you save…
If you’ve got teenagers heading off to college soon, I hope you’ve done a good job educating them about the importance of personal financial responsibility and how to build a…
Dear Liz: I co-signed some private student loans for my youngest child. She graduated two years ago with about $80,000 in student debt, including federal and private loans. Like many…
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