Colleges Offering No-Loan Financial Aid Packages

Colleges Offering No-Loan Financial Aid Packages

A handful of higher education institutions are making headlines by offering financial aid packages without federal student loans. There are about 50 colleges and universities nationwide that have incorporated these offerings into their programs for low-income...
True Stories from Teachers with Heavy Student Debt

True Stories from Teachers with Heavy Student Debt

If asked to name one of the lowest-paid careers in the United States, many people will respond with: “Teacher.” Aside from actual numbers on a paycheck, the fact is that teachers are required to have a bachelor’s degree, at least, before they can be hired. This means...
The Pysch-out Factor of Student Loans

The Pysch-out Factor of Student Loans

Stress about money and finances is more common than ever, but for many people with student loan debt, those stress levels are much higher than any other demographic. According to a survey of more than 1,000 student loan borrowers (Student Loan Hero), many respondents...
Negotiate Your Loans and Save Big Bucks

Negotiate Your Loans and Save Big Bucks

Who Doesn’t Love A Good Bargain? Many people love a bargain; many modern shoppers are reviving the pride our grandparents felt in finding amazing deals. With the rise of discounted-goods outlets and the mainstreaming of thrift, vintage, and resale stores, a good...
True Stories from Teachers with Heavy Student Debt

How the Student Loan Market Became a Big Mess

There are some things that need to be ruined from time to time. “Adam Ruins Everything” does a great job of elaborating on the issues facing modern audiences, on everything from dieting to dog breeds. One of the newest episodes of this hit TruTV series deals with...
Back to School and Student Loans

Back to School and Student Loans

Paying for college is more expensive than the actual dollar-figure. The average annual costs of attending a four-year college for the 2014-2015 school year was $25,409, according to a study completed by the National Center for Education Statistics. For many families,...