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Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 4:57pm EST
The Treasury says student-teacher ratios in schools could be increased and some schools closed - with the savings used to improve the quality of teaching. read more
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Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 12:23pm EST
The Treasury says student-teacher ratios in schools could be increased and some schools closed - with the savings used to improve the quality of teaching.Finance Minister Bill English has not ruled out implementing the advice given...
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Posted: February 1st, 2012, 1:48pm EST
Unlike a mortgage, with student loans you don't have a tangible asset that you can sell to pay it off and unlike credit card debt, they're notoriously difficult to get rid of even through bankruptcy. Fortunately, two new programs are starting this year to help people tackle this debt.
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Posted: January 31st, 2012, 5:15pm EST
Unlike a mortgage, with student loans you don't have a tangible asset that you can sell to pay it off and unlike credit card debt, they're notoriously difficult to get rid of even through bankruptcy. Fortunately, two new programs are starting this year to help people tackle this debt.
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Posted: January 28th, 2012, 6:31am EST
After the Fed decision to keep interest rates low, where can you turn to beef up your income? We also help you juggle bank accounts and plan for retirement.
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Posted: January 27th, 2012, 5:05pm EST
Outstanding student loan debt surpassed $1 trillion in 2011, an amount that now exceeds what the entire nation owes in credit card debt. The amount of money owed on student loans has continued to rise, even as recession-minded consumers pay down debt elsewhere.
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Posted: January 27th, 2012, 4:52pm EST
People trying to pay off student loans might be able to save a little money, thanks to a new loan consolidation program sponsored by the federal government.
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Posted: January 27th, 2012, 6:43am EST
For families struggling to pay for college, 2012 won't be pretty. This year, interest rates on some federal loans will increase, tuition will go up, and it will become harder to qualify for a full Pell Grant. But there is also some good news.
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Posted: January 26th, 2012, 11:59am EST
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Posted: January 23rd, 2012, 8:00am EST
A study says "debt account aversion" drives us to pay off small debts first, even if paying the highest-interest debt is always smarter financially
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Posted: January 18th, 2012, 4:51pm EST
If you're having difficulty paying off your student loans and want to avoid defaulting, Income-Based Repayment and other options are available that might help.
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Posted: January 18th, 2012, 1:02pm EST
When it comes to debt, we usually think about mortgages and credit cards. Yet, the amount of student loan debt has recently surpassed credit card debt. Unlike a mortgage, you don?t have a tangible asset that you can sell to pay it off and unlike credit card debt, they?re notoriously difficult to get rid of ...
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Posted: January 18th, 2012, 12:40pm EST
When it comes to debt, we usually think about mortgages and credit cards. Yet, the amount of student loan debt has recently surpassed credit card debt. Unlike a mortgage, you don't have a tangible asset that you can sell to pay it off and unlike credit card debt, they're notoriously difficult to get rid of even through bankruptcy. These are some of the reasons that student loan debt helped fuel ...
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Posted: January 18th, 2012, 9:46am EST
Retirement plan can be kept open, even though it's getting no new contributions, until your retirement. Question No. 2 in the reader's mailbag.
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Posted: January 17th, 2012, 8:00am EST
TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- Debt Resolve, Inc. (the "Company"), the premier web collections solutions provider, announced that it is providing a general shareholder update through this letter.
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Posted: January 11th, 2012, 2:03pm EST
But when Maria and Victor contacted me to help plot their next steps, I warned them of some potential obstacles that could block their dreams--especially if the newlyweds don't plan carefully.
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Posted: January 10th, 2012, 4:33am EST
HARRISBURG -- A mid-year budget freeze requested by Gov. Tom Corbett for the State System of Higher Education has some local educational organizations up in arms.
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Posted: January 10th, 2012, 3:34am EST
Cedar Education Lending announced that it is working with College Financial Aid and Alumni Offices to help spread the word about Private Student Loan Consolidations to recent graduates. (PRWeb January 10, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/1/prweb9088973.htm
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Posted: January 10th, 2012, 3:14am EST
Cedar Education Lending announced that it is working with College Financial Aid and Alumni Offices to help spread the word about Private Student Loan Consolidations to recent graduates.New York, NY (PRWEB) January 10, 2012 Cedar Education Lending announced that it is working with College Financial Aid and Alumni Offices to help spread the word about Private Student Loan Consolidations to recent ...
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Posted: January 10th, 2012, 12:55am EST
HARRISBURG -- A mid-year budget freeze requested by Gov. Tom Corbett for the State System of Higher Education has some local educational organizations up in arms.
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Posted: January 9th, 2012, 9:05am EST
If you’re one of the holdouts still paying bills with checks, tracking your accounts with pen and paper or clipping coupons from the newspaper, 2012 could be the year you take the digital plunge.
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Posted: January 5th, 2012, 10:53am EST
It seems smart to bundle student loans to parents and child, but the strategy faces snags.
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Posted: January 4th, 2012, 6:24pm EST
More than 200 new laws, covering everything from local library boards to murder, will take effect Jan. 1.
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Posted: January 4th, 2012, 11:00am EST
TORONTO, ONTARIO-- - It's the New Year and the post-holiday credit card bills are starting to come in. If you are feeling financially stressed as a result of overindulgent giving, here are some tips for ...
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Posted: January 4th, 2012, 6:34am EST
Dear Dr. Don, Someone recently told me you could consolidate all student loans, or the government is working on that to happen in the near future. My daughter has federal and private loans in her name. I have a federal parent PLUS Loan and private student loans for her in my name.
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Posted: January 4th, 2012, 3:02am EST
Dear Dr. Don,Someone recently told me you could consolidate all student loans, or the government is working on that to happen in the near future. My daughter has federal and private loans in her name. ...
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Posted: January 3rd, 2012, 10:48am EST
College costs are out of control.
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Posted: December 27th, 2011, 9:54am EST
Before signing your student loan documents, you should know about these changes for 2012.
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Posted: December 26th, 2011, 3:01am EST
"Hey graduate, now that you've earned your degree, what are you going to do next?" Unlike Super Bowl winners, you're not going to Disney World if you've left college with a load of student loans. ...
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Posted: December 25th, 2011, 3:15pm EST
2012 is fast approaching, and with that comes changes to existing legislation. For students either currently attending, graduating or entering college sometime in 2012, there are important changes to student loan laws that begin in 2012.
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Posted: December 25th, 2011, 3:15pm EST
Before signing your student loan documents, you should know about these changes for 2012.
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Posted: December 21st, 2011, 3:47am EST
During this Holiday season, Cedar Education Lending proposes that graduates bestow upon themselves the gift of time and money with a Cedar Education Private Student Loan Consolidation. (PRWeb December 21, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/12/prweb9057248.htm
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Posted: December 21st, 2011, 3:19am EST
During this Holiday season, Cedar Education Lending proposes that graduates bestow upon themselves the gift of time and money with a Cedar Education Private Student Loan Consolidation.New York, NY (PRWEB) December 21, 2011 During this Holiday season, Cedar Education Lending proposes that graduates bestow upon themselves the gift of time and money with a Cedar Education Private Student Loan ...
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Posted: December 18th, 2011, 1:27pm EST
Before they even have a job, buy a house or start a family, many college graduates already carry hefty baggage. read more
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Posted: December 14th, 2011, 12:30pm EST
Brazos Higher Educ. - Annual Report 30.06.2010 and 30.06.2011
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Posted: December 12th, 2011, 9:07pm EST
President Obama recently announced two initiatives to help student loan borrowers facing mounting debt and grim job prospects: "pay-as-you-earn" and special direct consolidation loans.
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Posted: December 8th, 2011, 2:50pm EST
These bills would restore the right to relief through bankruptcy on private loans.
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Posted: December 8th, 2011, 2:41pm EST
New rules and tools may help students to better manage their debt.
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Posted: December 8th, 2011, 2:37pm EST
Read how the 'Pay As You Earn' proposal impacts loan consolidation, repayment, and consumer protection.
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Posted: December 8th, 2011, 3:28am EST
Allmand Law successfully helped an overwhelmed debtor discharge all of their student loans in bankruptcy. Despite the difficulty of discharging student loans in bankruptcy, Allmand Law says that the recession is making a bankruptcy discharge more probable for some debtors.Dallas, TX (PRWEB) December 08, 2011 Allmand Law successfully helped an overwhelmed debtor discharge all of their student ...
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Posted: December 7th, 2011, 2:45pm EST
Educational debt has received a lot of national attention lately. It is heartening to see that increasing public awareness can be an impetus for further reform.
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Posted: December 6th, 2011, 5:18pm EST
The quasi-state agency that provides low-interest tuition loans and grants to Pennsylvania college students is paying more than $12 million to settle an IRS investigation into the proceeds from its tax-exempt bonds.
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Posted: December 1st, 2011, 4:38pm EST
Wells Fargo is lowering the interest rates on its student loans. But families should think twice before jumping at the offer.
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Posted: December 1st, 2011, 3:47pm EST
Wells Fargo & Co. is lowering the interest rates on its student loans. But families should think twice before jumping at the offer. The bank said Thursday that the fixed interest rates on its basic loans for undergraduates will now start at 7.24 percent, down from the previous 7.75 percent.
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Posted: December 1st, 2011, 1:24pm EST
Wells Fargo & Co. (WFC) announced Thursday the reduction of fixed interest rates for many of its private student loans, as the company tries to coincide with peak season and appeal to graduates interested in consolidating their student loan debt, as well as those who are in the midst of obtaining financing for second semester coursework.
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Posted: December 1st, 2011, 9:15am EST
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced today the reduction of fixed interest rates on its student loans.
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Posted: November 30th, 2011, 11:52pm EST
Save time and money with a Cedar Education Private Student Loan ConsolidationNew York, NY (PRWEB) November 30, 2011 Cedar Education Lending announced that as of October 31, 2011, it has processed more than fifty million dollars in Private Student Loan Consolidations since initiating its program in July. “Cedar Ed offers Private Loans as well, but the interest and growth in our Private Student ...
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Posted: November 30th, 2011, 5:06pm EST
Student loans are in flux. Get a rundown of the changes before deciding who signs for the debt.
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Posted: November 30th, 2011, 6:34am EST
Dear Dr. Don, We have two daughters. The older daughter is a nursing major and in her sophomore year at a private college. The younger daughter is a junior in high school. I am 52 years old.
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Posted: November 27th, 2011, 11:00pm EST
With student-loan debt totaling about $1 trillion, and with people wondering how they will make massive monthly payments in a lousy job market, some recent adjustments to student loan rules by the Obama administration are giving people hope.