Article provided by Donna Sotolongo, Psy. D In our last article we identified that being a college student can be hard on the wallet. Let's continue our conversation on ways to keep you financial fit while in college. Reduce Spending: Avoid Budget Busters Do you shop at large discount stores? Have...
The Background Most college students will inevitably suffer from some sort of financial setback due to rising tuition costs, over-priced books, and ever-increasing living expenses. However, there are ways to avoid "getting in over your head" by understanding the perks of student loans vs. credit...
A key feature of the guaranteed student loans in the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) is that their approval is NOT dependent on a student's credit record or score. The main federal loan is the Stafford Loan , and another important benefit is that these loans are provided at interest...
Managing Your Credit If you are a college student you are most likely being bombarded with credit card offers and applications abound! Having immediate purchasing power at your finger tips can be an exhilarating experience. But having credit can be a VERY sharp double edge sword and if you are not careful...
One of my new favorite movies is No Country for Old Men . The best character in the film, and certainly the most memorable, is the hired assassin Anton Chigurh. He's a cold blooded killing machine with no remorse. Calculating, precise and exact Anton has no motive other than to finish the job he...
This is the first article in a series aimed at breaking down and demystifying the topics/issues that arise when it comes to student loans and financial aid. It is my hope that these articles will be a helpful resource for your student financial aid decisions. Type in “ student loan lenders ”...