By Christine Alexis Recent college grads, like me, got a gift from President Obama. He signed an executive order to make it … Continue reading Obama Takes Executive Action on Student Loan Debt
Category Archives: Student News
When Will the DREAM Act Become a Reality?
by Christine Alexis When will the DREAM Act become a reality? The New York State Senate has Dreamers crossing … Continue reading When Will the DREAM Act Become a Reality?
Home Buying Choked By Student Debt
You invest in an education and then hope to reap the benefits. In America, traditionally, you graduate from college or … Continue reading Home Buying Choked By Student Debt
Student Loan Co-Signer Nightmare
If you’re one of millions paying off your student loan, the burden can feel overwhelming. But it’s possible more will pile … Continue reading Student Loan Co-Signer Nightmare
Veterans Asked to Complain About Education Ripoffs
The G.I. Bill is supposed to allow veterans and military members to take advantage of good educational opportunities. But, and … Continue reading Veterans Asked to Complain About Education Ripoffs
Student Debt Relief Crackdown
Students hassled by debt relief companies are getting help from New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo. He just set up … Continue reading Student Debt Relief Crackdown
Call for Student Debt Reform
The numbers are grim. 39 million people have student loan debt totaling over one trillion dollars. And delinquencies total about $120 billion. That’s … Continue reading Call for Student Debt Reform
Help Grandkids Save for College
by Gerry Chambers I decided to invest in my grandchildren’s future. My wife Mary and I believe in higher education. … Continue reading Help Grandkids Save for College
Sunshine for Campus Bank Deals
Is your college or university getting a kickback every time a student gets a credit or debit card? This isn’t … Continue reading Sunshine for Campus Bank Deals
Help for Those With Student Loans
If you’re one of the 40 million Americans with an outstanding student loan, you’ve got a friend at the Consumer … Continue reading Help for Those With Student Loans
Veterans Day Reminder to Skip Payday Loans
One day a year we pause to honor the service of military members and it’s the least we can do. … Continue reading Veterans Day Reminder to Skip Payday Loans
Affordable Colleges
Everything costs something. But some things are better values than others and that applies to your college or university education. … Continue reading Affordable Colleges
Public College Tuition Hikes Ease
Someone is listening to the cry for more reasonable college tuition. Maybe a lot of someones. The College Board’s latest … Continue reading Public College Tuition Hikes Ease
Take Charge to Pay Down Student Loans
Take charge. That’s the message for those trying to pay down student loans and erase debt. The Consumer Financial Protection … Continue reading Take Charge to Pay Down Student Loans
Student Loan Rate to Drop
Just in time for the fall semester, the House of Representatives approved a Senate a plan to roll back student … Continue reading Student Loan Rate to Drop
Young People Want Health Insurance
With uncertainty about jobs, the economy and life, many young people want certainty about health insurance. A new poll by … Continue reading Young People Want Health Insurance