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The $555,000 Student-Loan Burden
Friday Feb 12, 2010
As tuition costs rise, more students are borrowing and tackling large debts long after graduation.
Tax Benefits for Students
Wednesday Dec 30, 2009
That wonderful time of the year is behind us, and now folks are looking forward to another time that comes every year… one that most don’t think is quite so wonderful: Tax time!
The Horrors of Defaulting on Education Debt
Tuesday Nov 10, 2009
Defaulting on federal and private student loans can result in negative personal and financial consequences. For most borrowers there is no escape from education debt.
Readers' Turn: College Loans and Xbox
Sunday Oct 25, 2009
The Yoders share reader comments from recent columns.
What is Your FICO Score?
Thursday Oct 1, 2009
Your FICO score can help or hurt your when you really need it. Find out ways to improve your score.
House Looks to End Federally-Guaranteed Student Loan Program
Monday Sep 21, 2009
The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation replacing the federally-guaranteed student loan program with 100% direct lending from the federal government. Savings will go to increase the Pell Grant program.
Saving for the Kid's College is a Bear
Sunday Sep 13, 2009
If the bear market has kept you from saving for your child's college education, you're not alone. A recent survey showed 47% of parents are saving less or aren't saving at all for their kids' education.
Don't Ignore Federal Loans
Sunday Sep 13, 2009
Students shopping for college loans shouldn't settle for private loans until they have exhausted all options for federal loans, which usually come with lower, fixed interest rates and more flexible payment plans.
Paying for College: Debt or Savings?
Sunday Sep 13, 2009
Steve Yoder and his son Isaac discuss the balance between saving for retirement early and avoiding mounds of student loan debt.
Students Borrow More for College
Wednesday Sep 2, 2009
Students are borrowing more to pay for college, leaving many to struggle after graduation with excessive student loan debt.
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