School Loans: A New type of private student loan is available to college students who want to take a responsible approach to building credit. The new loan from Sallie Mae is called the Smart Option Student Loan(R).
This private loan has a credit building feature and and option to repay $25 a month while in school, which can leave a student with less debt for that particular loan. Read More
school loan repayment
Paying the Loans for School: The Alternatives in school financing; by Editor, The Money Student @ http://schoolloans.org
The main issue about school loans is not the procurement process, but actually the payment process. The real problem comes when you need to pay your loans for school but do not have any funds to do so. Fortunately, there are many alternative ways to pay for school or pay off your school debt without necessarily increasing the interest. Read More
Knowing Your School’s Federal Code: How and Why it is Important 
Is A College Education Possible in Today’s Uncertain Economy?
Education is extremely important in today’s modern world. If a person truly desires to improve their lively hood and lifestyle then they need to attain a college degree. Read More
What is the Student Aid Report (SAR) for College Students?
Published by The Money Student
The Student Aid Report (SAR) is a summary of the information that an applicant submits to the office of the Federal Student Aid. The information also includes an applicant’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC) among other things. An applicant usually receives the SAR in a few days if an applicant applied through the internet – or - in four weeks if the applicant mailed in his or her FAFSA. Read More
Student Loans for International Students
International students often experience higher levies than local students. For instance, international students have to pay their own transportation costs and accommodations are not covered either. They have to pay for a rental apartment while attending school. Students who come from countries which experience… Read More
I certainly don’t agree with all of these, but they should give you a lot to think about.Forbes.com has an interesting article about college graduates crushed by student debt. The issue pointed out by the article is that many students run up hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt and leave college unable to secure the high paying jobs that they though would be waiting for them. Read More
Hey all you Economics, Business Finance and Political majors; the economic crisis hasn’t been all bad. At the very least it’s given our finest cartoonists the opportunity to ridicule and satirize the most deserving facets of the economy and body politic.
The always popular Dilbert
Dogbert knows how the economy works better than anyone
Where is the transparency?
The government and bankers seem a little too cozy.
Tips for making money during a recession
Obama’s first day on the job
Bank CEOs face outrage
The future downside of the stimulus bill?
Henry Paulson’s detailed plan to bailout the financial system.
Who got us into this mess?
Calvin explains publicly traded corporations
The FED cuts interest rates to 0%
That lipstick on a something gag is still good
Obama is inaugurated. Poor guy.
Boy, that was fast!
Seems more reliable than most financial advice
The Bush tax rebate, those were the good old days
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