education

 

Why Banks Are Bailing on Student Loans

7:02 am, October 23, 2009

Banks and other private lenders are saying “no mas” to student loans, making the federal government the de facto college loan lender in the U.S. Why?

 

Should You Pay For College With an HELOC?

11:01 am, October 22, 2009

Why not pay for college with a home equity line of credit? At first glance, the benefits are appealing. But does a closer look douse that premise?

 

School Closed for Recession? In Hawaii, Yes

2:18 pm, October 19, 2009

While Obama pushes for more time in the classroom, his home state has closed schools on most Fridays for the rest of the year to cut costs.

 

'Yes We Canada': College Bargains Up North

4:53 pm, October 09, 2009

At a time when tuition is getting harder to afford, going to college in Canada is an appealing option for Americans.

 

The Loan Arrangers: Consolidating Student Loans Can Be Tricky

1:49 pm, September 22, 2009

Consolidating all of those student loans may be appealing if you're facing a default, but make sure you read the fine print.

 

How to Cut College Costs Before Freshman Year

2:11 pm, September 17, 2009

Simply applying to college can be costly, let alone actually paying for it. Here's how to cut corners on pre-college costs.

 

Bailing Out Kids Before They're in Money Trouble

9:48 am, September 17, 2009

Turn your kids into business gurus in five steps

 

Cosmic Career Change: Are You Psychic?

10:53 am, September 15, 2009

Think you may have an extra-sensory gift? Ready for a cosmic career change?

 

Does Tuition Insurance Pay?

7:00 am, September 14, 2009

Tuition insurance can save you big bucks if your college student gets sick and loses out on a semester.

 

College Trend: Students Take the Graveyard Shift

3:00 pm, September 13, 2009

More colleges are offering classes that begin at midnight to accommodate working students.

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