Monday, 30 Apr 2012 | Source: The Associated Press
In the political campaigns still taking shape, President Barack Obama, Republican challenger Mitt Romney and lawmakers of both parties say they want to protect college students from a sharp increase in interest rates on federally subsidized loans.
Wednesday, 25 Apr 2012 | Source: The Associated Press
Under a 2005 law passed by Congress to protect lenders, private student loans fall under the same nearly-impossible-to-clear category as child support payments and criminal fines.
Wednesday, 25 Apr 2012 | Posted By:
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Here’s what we do know about student loan debt: it’s roughly $1 trillion in size, greater than either auto or credit-card debt and second only to mortgage debt in the U.S.
Thursday, 8 Mar 2012 | Posted By:
If someone asks you to lend them money, think before you act. As much as you may want to help out a friend or family member in need, there are several rules you should follow before you hand over any cash.
Tuesday, 14 Feb 2012 | Posted By:
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Parents who borrow money to pay for their children's college education are exacerbating a growing student loan crisis.
Thursday, 15 Dec 2011 | Posted By:
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When people lament the cost of college, they’re usually talking about tuition. They often don't think of room and board. Now, there's a list that shows that a bed and three square meals a day aren’t cheap either.
Thursday, 17 Nov 2011 | Posted By:
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Life may begin at 40, but job searches at that age can be discouraging, even though older workers bring experience and discipline to the table. CNBC.com spoke with experts in tech, human resources, and finance to determine which professions are best for workers over 40.
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15 May 2012
Posted By:Andrew Martin,The New York Times Personal Finance * US * News * Story
Student loans are near the $1 trillion mark and educators are studying harder so they might avoid failing a critical test of advanced college finance.... Read More
24 Apr 2012
Posted By:Mark E. ScheinbergCNBC Guest Blog
What if a college did not spend its resources on sports stadiums? What if it quit the competitive "arms race" and did not build climbing walls and multimillion dollar student unions? What if a college did not spend its students’ resources on top "name brand" researchers, who undergraduates rarely see? In fact, what if there was no faculty tenure at all? ... Read More
24 Apr 2012
Posted By:Tom KarstenCNBC Guest Blog
Parents and students have an array of options for financing education costs, including private loans from banks, tapping home equity credit lines and dipping into retirement accounts... Read More
8 Dec 2011
A university in the United Kingdom is having a competition where one person will win a "free tutition for life." ... Read More
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