Money Management
Be the “Starving Student” No More: 5 Money-Saving Tips
With the massive expenses tied to college attendance, it’s no wonder the “starving student” stereotype remains prevalent. For any student, stashing away an extra $20 per week or even cutting down needed expenses dime for dime is a crucial factor in surviving today’s high-cost environment. Use these tips to help ease the financial pressure from…
Federal Student Loan Default Rates: What You Need to Know
It’s no secret this is a tough economy for recent college graduates. Jobs are scarce and tuition costs are high. In fact, according to the Department of Education (ED) federal student loan default rates climbed to 8.8 percent in 2009, the most recent year for which data is available. This marks the fourth year in…