Chances are you’ve heard plenty about income-driven repayment plans, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and a handful of other methods for paying off or reducing your student loan balances. But if you’re still searching for ways to pay off your student loans faster, don’t forget about...
Continue ReadingEven if you’re in a low-income situation, there are steps you can take to pay off your student loans faster. It all starts with getting organized and creating a budget—but don’t worry. It’s not as scary as it sounds. And if you’re someone who enjoys...
Continue ReadingStudent loan consolidation allows you to combine multiple loans into a single loan, so you have one interest rate and one payment to make every month. Consolidating your student loans can open you up to additional loan repayment plans and forgiveness programs. Are All Your Student...
Continue ReadingWe might have to practice social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but that doesn’t mean we can’t keep spreading positivity! Even though wearing masks and staying six feet apart from each other can feel isolating, now is the time to remind yourself and...
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The summer before your teen heads off to college might feel like it’s a jumble of things you’ve got to get done ASAP. And, if we’re being honest, it is. But we’re here to help you make sense of that big to-do list and organize...
Continue ReadingBoth college and high school grads of 2020 are facing unprecedented challenges and uncertainty that have affected every part of “normal” life. Planning for the future has never been more difficult. Will campuses reopen in the fall? Will your job offer still be there? Is...
Continue ReadingMaking ends meets when the unemployment rate is higher than ever thanks to COVID-19 has become a huge point of stress for many of us. Campuses are closing, with most classes switching to online platforms, and that means on-campus jobs have disappeared. Summer is usually...
Continue ReadingCOVID-19 has presented a variety of new challenges and obstacles for us to overcome. Now is the perfect time to take inventory of your mental health and well-being and ensure you’re taking care of yourself and managing your stress in a way that isn’t harmful. Student Resources If you’re...
Continue ReadingIt’s important to focus on your health during the COVID-19 crisis, but your finances should also remain a primary concern. With many people out of a job and struggling to pay the bills, it might seem like you don’t have many choices but to hope...
Continue ReadingSocial distancing has become a way of life during the COIVD-19 pandemic. It’s one of the primary ways we can help to slow the spread of the virus, keeping ourselves and others safe and healthy. However, social distancing can have negative affects our mental wellbeing. Seclusion...
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