The summer after high school graduation can set the pace for a student’s finances and career for years down the road.
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When we hear about the increasing weight of student loan debt, we tend to assume it applies mostly to college-age young adults – and it does. But, there’s another group whose amount of student loan debt is growing at an alarming rate: seniors. A recent FICO report shows that the percentage of adults over the […]
Based on feedback from students and parents, here’s what you need as you start getting ready to go back to college.
Considering the massive student loan debt most college graduates face, there’s increasing debate about whether a traditional four-year degree is a worthwhile investment for young adults. Still, most (69.7% in 2016, to be exact) high school graduates still choose to enroll. And college tuition and boarding aren’t the only expenses for students either, because finances […]
Student loan debt is second only to home loans as the highest form of consumer debt in the United States. That’s scary, especially if you’re a college student who’s just starting or only part-way through this expensive career-before-your-career. Paying off college expenses as you go is the best way to avoid a massive pile of […]
It’s back-to-school season, and that means back-to-school deals for all the students out there. If you’re a student, you might even snag an awesome discount on things like laptops, software and other tech. But what about teachers? Students and their discounts get so much attention this time of year that educators — on the other […]