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Overwhelming Student Debt Has Parents Getting Life Insurance Policies on Their Kids
By Jennifer De Paul | 14 Comments | March 21, 2013
When my parents first announced they were taking out a life insurance policy on me, I was slightly offended. Turns out it wasn’t a cruel joke. Read »
How to Tackle Student Loan Debt Before You Graduate
By Oliver Denton | 2 Comments | March 19, 2013
We often talk about how to pay back loans after we owe them—but here’s how to minimize your loans BEFORE you graduate with that diploma. Read »
Slaying the Student Loan Debt Dragon, Video-Game Style
By Paul Smithson | No Comments | March 13, 2013
Sick of trying to pay back your student loans? Make the chore a little more fun with these game-like apps. Read »
5 Ways to Have Fun While Paying Off Your Student Loans
By Bridget Lappert | 1 Comment | February 12, 2013
While the grey cloud of debt does mean you should be smart about your money, it doesn’t have to be a killjoy. Try these creative and affordable ideas. Read »
7 Steps to Eliminating the Student Loan Debt That’s Weighing You Down
By Natalia David | 9 Comments | January 4, 2013
Paying off your loans quickly is your best bet, so here are a few tips for how to do that—without losing your cool. Read »
A Visual Explanation of Why You Should Save in Your 20s
By Alexis Grant | 6 Comments | August 2, 2012
When you’re a young professional, everyone’s always telling you to save. This infographic on compound growth shows why. Read »
Congress Plays Politics with Your Student Loans
By Jessica Stillman | 3 Comments | June 12, 2012
If you have federally subsidized student loan debt, you might want to pay attention. Read »
11 Tips for Enjoying Life While Paying Back Your Student Loans
By Jennifer De Paul | 6 Comments | April 23, 2012
Here’s a simple guide to saving a few dollars, so you can make new friends without breaking the bank Read »
5 Bad Reasons to Apply to Grad School
By John Rood | 7 Comments | March 29, 2012
A bad economy is a good reason to seek out a master’s degree, right? Think again. Read »
7 Tactics for Knocking Out Student Loan Debt
By Chris Snook | 11 Comments | March 15, 2012
After you’ve signed on the dotted line, you don’t have to suffer all the way through repaying your student loans. Read »
A Step-By-Step Guide For Eliminating Private Student Loan Debt
By Katie Zemtseff | 4 Comments | February 20, 2012
Tips for dealing with the debt — effectively and efficiently. Read »
Sallie Mae Walks Back Student Loan Forbearance Policy [NEWS]
By Jaclyn Schiff | 2 Comments | February 2, 2012
Student loan provider Sallie Mae has altered its controversial forbearance policy. Read »
Petition Calls For Sallie Mae to Stop Extra Charges on Unemployed Grads [NEWS]
By Hadas Gold | 4 Comments | January 27, 2012
Bad news for the unemployed with private student loans — but a Change.org petition is trying to help. Read »
Drowning in Debt: College Grads Share Student Loan Horror Stories
By Danny Rubin | 29 Comments | November 16, 2011
Since Occupy Wall Street exploded two months ago, a website called Occupy Student Debt has collected horror stories of higher education. Read »