College & Education
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Students need a checking account without excessive fees or unrealistic balance requirements. These low-cost, low-balance bank accounts give them what they want — and some have cash back and opening bonuses to boot.
Is the MBA degree a victim of its own success? “[E]asier access to an MBA has changed what the MBA means to employers,” writes C. S.-W., in The Economist. “Simply put, MBAs are no longer rare, and as such are no longer a guarantee for employment.” More than 191,000 U.S. students graduated with advanced business
Agreeing to assume tens of thousands of dollars of debt as a teen seems ill-advised. Yet it’s the only way for many students to get a higher education. Private student loans are among the many possible avenues. And if that’s the route you choose, it pays to choose the best company for your needs.
Are you daunted by the astronomical (and rapidly rising) cost of a college education? You’re not alone. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the total annual cost of attendance (including tuition, room and board, and miscellaneous fees) at private four-year colleges and universities in the United States averaged $37,600 for the 2020-21 academic
The best student credit cards are a lot like the best credit cards for nonstudents. They generally have low fees, reasonable APRs, and perks that specifically appeal to college students. A few even have cash back programs that reward spending on gas, groceries, dining out, and other routine purchases. So it should come as no
Before committing to a traditional four-year college program, many high school graduates consider taking a gap year. Find out why you might consider a gap year, the risks of doing so, and a list of questions to ask yourself to help decide whether taking a year away from school is right for you.
Wouldn’t it be nice to get rid of your student loan debt sooner than later? Thankfully, tons of strategies can help you pay off student debt faster — and the faster you pay them off, the faster you can get on with the rest of your life.
If you’re one of the millions of Americans who’ve graduated with student loan debt, you’ve likely got more than one student loan. That could mean making multiple monthly payments with multiple due dates to multiple student loan servicers or lenders. Thus, it could be easy to lose track of payments or have trouble managing your
You’ve got a mortgage to pay, child care to cover, groceries to buy — you’re tapped out. And yet you still have to find a way to make that student loan payment that comes due every month. I get it. I’ve been there myself. Fortunately, if you have federal student loans, you have options. There
If your child is one of the millions of college freshmen headed off to school, your August might be packed with shopping, gathering textbooks, and packing up entire rooms. And while picking out the perfect dorm decor might seem important, don’t neglect the deeper subjects. Now is the time to talk to your child about
Student loan debt can be a huge burden that can take decades to pay off. On the bright side, if you’re looking for a way to pay off your student loans faster, there’s an app for that. These are the best apps to help you pay down your student debt faster.
Whether you’re going for an undergraduate degree or pursuing grad school, skyrocketing tuition costs mean few students can avoid borrowing student loans. To save the most money, it helps to borrow wisely. Knowing how to compare student loan options like repayment terms and interest rate types can save you thousands in the long run. But