Student loan repayment is one of the most complex and multifaceted personal finance topics. There are so many different options, pitfalls and considerations to keep track of, that thereâs really no âone size fits allâ approach. Whatâs worse, borrowers are expected to start tackling their loans as soon as they leave college.
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Itâs a common trope: going to college is expensive. Thereâs tuition, the overpriced cafeteria plan, and the cramped dorm room that costs more than your parentâs mortgage. College costs have outpaced inflation and wages for years, and the costs can be seen everywhere. Especially in textbook prices. According to data from the Bureau of Labor
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For some prospective college students, taking out student loans is a breeze. When you have a supportive parent there to explain the fine print and co-sign on the dotted line, all you really have to do is fill out some paperwork. But not everyone is so lucky. Even students without the support of their parents
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When I was 26 years old, I paid off my student loans just three years after graduation. People congratulated me on my task and couldnât believe how quickly Iâd done it, especially since I was only making $30,000 a year. But I wasnât that impressed. I knew how much money I had wasted in college,
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Being in college is all about learning new skills. Sometimes that means learning how to cook on your own or how to manage a busy class load.
Learning how to build a credit history is one of the many skills every college student should have. It may sound strange, but using a credit card can build those skills and create solid financial habits.
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Signing up for a student credit card probably sounds exciting. After all, for most students, itâs the first chance to open a line of credit – well, besides the student loans they took out. But as tempting as it might be to take that new card for a spin at the nearest mall or treat
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Youâre doing the best you can with your money situation, but somehow, youâre still barely staying afloat. Besides staying on top of your bills, you might have a mountain of debt to pay off â student loans, credit cards, and car payments. And maybe, because youâve been struggling for some time, youâve defaulted on your student
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Table of Contents Why Students Should Consider a Gap Year How to Save for a Gap Year Money-Saving Tips During Your Gap Year Applying for College After a Gap Year Additional Resources For many young adults, it can feel like thereâs an expected life path that theyâre supposed to follow. You do well in school,
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When I graduated from college, I was one of the âlucky onesâ with a lower-than-average student debt load. While I âonlyâ had $10,000 in loans, it still took me seven years to pay them off. These days, with the average student loan debt for the Class of 2018 looming at $29,800, it could take you
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