All articles tagged: “College”

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The College Funding Coach® Uses Online Tools and Workshops that Prepare Families to Pay for College

The College Funding Coach® Prepares Families to Pay for Higher Ed

The College Funding Coach® helps families navigate saving for college while creating retirement strategies for parents. The... read more »

Brandon Rossman

By: Brandon Rossman • 6/16/22

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ScholarshipOwl Provides Fast, Streamlined Access to College Funding for Students in the U.S.

ScholarshipOwl: Streamlined Access to College Funding

As the student debt burden in the United States reaches critical levels, college hopefuls are increasingly trying to find... read more »

Adam West

By: Adam West • 11/22/19

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eCampusTours — Free Informational Resources and Virtual Visits to Over 1,300 Schools Help Students Chart Their College Course

eCampusTours — Free Virtual Visits to Over 1,300 Schools

For college hopefuls, visiting a school’s campus is a great way to learn about an institution and express interest to admissions... read more »

Adam West

By: Adam West • 6/18/18

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Direct Textbook’s Price Comparisons and Budgeting Tools Help Students Save Money and Build Healthy Financial Habits

Direct Textbook Helps Students Find Significant Savings on Books

If you’re trying to save money on textbooks, comparison shopping online is the way to go. Direct Textbook simplifies the task by... read more »

Adam West

By: Adam West • 6/6/18

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4 Best Options: Financing College With Bad Credit (Feb. 2024)

Financing College With Bad Credit

Whether you’re an adult looking to go back to school or a parent funding your children’s education, it’s important to know that you have options,... read more »

Eric Bank

By: Eric Bank • 3/14/16

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SALT Program Helps Students Master Their Finances

SALT Program Helps Students Master Their Finances

Developed by nonprofit American Student Assistance, SALT™ is a free online resource that helps students learn personal finance... read more »

BadCredit.org Staff

By: BadCredit.org Staff • 10/13/14

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NY Fed Study: College Still Worth the Pricetag

NY Fed Study: College Still Worth the Pricetag

Rising tuition, a stale job market and lower-paying jobs — is college still worth it? A new study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York finds... read more »

BadCredit.org Staff

By: BadCredit.org Staff • 7/14/14

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How to Pay Tuition When You Have Bad Credit

How to Pay Tuition When You Have Bad Credit

We all know in today’s increasingly competitive workplace, you’ve got to have a college degree to succeed. But with the cost of college tuition... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 2/28/14

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Credit Mistakes College Students Make

Credit Mistakes College Students Make

Building good credit is important if you want to eventually qualify for low loan and insurance rates. The best way to start building your credit... read more »

BadCredit.org Staff

By: BadCredit.org Staff • 1/28/14

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How to Keep Grad School from Hurting Your Credit

How to Keep Grad School from Hurting Your Credit

As a general rule, the more education a person has, the more money they will earn during their lifetime. If you have decided to continue your... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 10/29/13

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10 Best Finance Blogs for College Graduates

10 Best Finance Blogs for College Graduates

When you graduate college, it’s one of those monumental moments in life – thrilling and terrifying at the same time. If you’ve just graduated and... read more »

Toby Bower

By: Toby Bower • 10/9/13

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College Students Worry About Debt But Not Overdrafts, Study Says

College Students Worry About Debt But Not Overdrafts, Study Says

It looks like college students still need help learning to manage their finances. A new study found many students were already picking up some... read more »

David Andrew

By: David Andrew • 9/30/13

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How to Live Debt-Free in College

How to Live Debt-Free in College

College costs in the United States are soaring. It is no wonder the average college graduate in 2013 left school with more than $35,000 in total... read more »

David Andrew

By: David Andrew • 9/20/13

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More College Students Drop Out Due to Debt Than Academics

More College Students Drop Out Due to Debt Than Academics

When students build up credit card debt, they aren’t just hurting their finances. They’re also putting their degree at risk. According to a study... read more »

David Andrew

By: David Andrew • 7/29/13

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7 Credit Tips for New College Students

7 Credit Tips for New College Students

So you’ve graduated and are heading off to college? Congratulations! I’m sure you’ve gotten plenty of advice intended to keep you out of trouble.... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 7/13/13

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How to Save for College When You Have Bad Credit

How to Save for College When You Have Bad Credit

College is expensive. Recent surveys have shown the cost of an average four year degree is $22,000. When you realize this represents an increase... read more »

Steven Tumulski

By: Steven Tumulski • 7/2/13

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5 Credit Tips for College Graduates

5 Credit Tips for College Graduates

Graduating from school is a big step toward independence. Part of this new responsibility means learning how to manage credit. For many... read more »

David Andrew

By: David Andrew • 6/1/13