Financial Checklist – You Can Do This!
So many graduations, so much advice dispensed! It all sounds so inspiring and logical to accomplish, but where do you start? Having a plan – a…
Why Your Credit Score May Jump in July
Credit scores for millions of Americans may get a boost after July 1. It’s not because these consumers suddenly became more creditworthy or got better at…
Get Set, Go! Egg Hunts for Nest Eggs
Easter egg hunts are sooooo much fun when you’re a kid…oh, the thrill of racing to scoop ‘em up. But hunting to find a big enough nest egg…
Consumer Protection Week Is Here
Scammers and unscrupulous businesses don’t care about age or how tech savvy you are…they’re looking for gullible consumers. And, they find millions. That’s one reason the Federal…
Consolidate or Re-Fi Student Loans?
After you leave college – whether by graduating or dropping out – the clock starts ticking on repaying those student loans. Yikes! The monthly payment is…
College Grads Can Get Their Loan History
Students with federal loans can use the government’s student aid database at nslds.ed.gov to access the status of each loan, outstanding balances, disbursements, and total loan debt.…
Want a College Savings Plan? Choose a Good One
You might want to start saving for a child’s college education with your state’s 529 plan. This type of plan may also offer you a tax…
Student Debt: Is Today Really Different?
Many are horrified at the amount of student debt burdening college grads today– it’s not unusual for a student at a public university in Iowa to…
Millennials Are Saving
Even though many recent grads have a lot of debt, they think about retirement. In fact, about 70% of millennials have started to save for retirement,…
Five Ways College Students Can Lower Debt
Some media stories make it appear that most college students and recent grads are saddled with huge student loans, impossible to repay with their entry-level jobs.…
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