Selecting which college, you end up attending will be for someone of the biggest decisions they will make in their life. A key factor that goes into this college selection is money. One of the things I have stressed in previous articles is the importance of getting as much financial [...]
Although student loan debt is still rising, recent data has shown that there is a slowdown. According to an article released by CNBC, the average debt per graduate rose only 1 percent in 2017 from the previous year. This is lower than the year over year average from 1996 to [...]
In a recent report released by Bloomberg, the student loan debt crisis may get worst despite a booming economy. The main figure that is still a cause of concern is the lack of higher wages for college graduates. Coupled with this is the cumulative growth of student loan debt, which [...]
Many graduates are transitioning out of school into the workforce with a huge chunk of debt on their shoulders. Often times, interest rates make it feel like that the payments will never stop. Making a dent in the debt seems like a colossal struggle. However, depending on one’s financial situation, [...]
As the demand for college has driven the price of education to an all-time high, saving every single dollar that you can really make a difference. Many parents have already been stashing money away, with a large portion taking advantage of 529 savings plans. According to the article “How to [...]
In April, a study was conducted by the Wisconsin Hope Lab which was designed to determine how secure university students were with basic needs such as food and lodging. The study had a broad pool to pull from, surveying 43,000 students from 66 different institutions in 20 states. Previous studies [...]
According to an article released by Scope Weekly, a recent survey found that 21.2 percent of college students that have outstanding loans used their financial aid money to invest in cryptocurrencies. This Student Loan Hero report survey was done over the course of four days, surveying 1,000 students. The survey [...]
Niche.com has a nifty ranking system for colleges which includes how safe campuses are across the nation. It recently released the safest college campuses in the United States for 2019. Along with a safety rating, it has other information that can prove useful to those that are researching the prospective schools [...]
Picking weeds, doing laundry, washing dishes, and cleaning the windows are perhaps some of the least favorite household tasks a homeowner must perform at some point. If you are someone who dislikes these above chores, especially cleaning windows, but loves to look out through clean glass, there are some quick [...]
With the growing cost of higher education, many are turning to credentials and certificates. The reason for this shift is because certificates and credentials are more affordable and can be completed in a shorter amount of time. The perception is that credentials and certificates offer more direct routes to a [...]
