Need money for college? Student loans might seem like the easy answer, but borrowing too much today could later limit your freedom to build the future you really want. If you’re not sure how to figure out the appropriate amount of student loans to borrow, check out the guide below for answers. How much student … Continued
Some college students might justify a slip in their grades by saying a 2.2 GPA student earns the same degree as 3.8 GPA student. But getting decent college grades matters. In fact, earning at least average grades is one part of making “satisfactory academic progress” (SAP), a key element of financial aid eligibility. So if you’re … Continued
If you have federal student loans, do you know if they are subsidized or unsubsidized? Are you unsure? It’s important to know what type of student loans you have: Direct Subsidized Loans, Direct Unsubsidized Loans, or even a mix of both. That’s because the interest on unsubsidized loans accrues differently than interest on subsidized student … Continued
Scammers are continually finding new and clever ways to get at your financial data. So if you want a good defense against credit card fraud protection, it’s time to build up a good offense. “Protection against credit card fraud begins with common sense,” says Lee Munson, a security researcher at Comparitech.com. “The most obvious thing … Continued
If you have questions about student loans, you’re not the only one. And like most people, you probably went to Google to search for the answers. There are plenty of people that have student loan questions, as proven by our survey of Google tools. Through Google autocomplete and Google Trends, we identified 20 student loan questions that … Continued