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Ever heard of refinancing student loans through the government?

The Bursar — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 21:44:07 +0000

Arthur asked:

I was talking with a co-worker about my student loan debt problem. He said I could finance all my student loans through the government and that it would be better than consolidating with a private institution. I have government loans and private/plus loans.

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The Complete Guide to Personal Finance: For Teenagers

The Bursar — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:27:37 +0000

Advertisers are well-known for targeting teenagers and have a firm reason for doing so: Teenagers spent close to $190 billion in 2006, and that figure is expected to jump to approximately $209 billion by 2011. It seems quite obvious that teenagers know how to spend money, but do they know how to save? Personal financial planning is the process of establishing your own financial goals and finding a way to reach them. It is an ongoing process that involves examining all existing resources, developing a plan to use them, and systematically implementing the plan to achieve your goals. While teenagers yield immense spending power, many lack the financial knowledge necessary to manage their money wisely. The Complete Guide to Personal Finance: For Teenagers is a reliable and relevant source of financial information in which teenagers will find a wealth of useful information. In this new book, you will learn how to get and manage credit, how to make and stick to a budget, how to save for college, how to determine your needs versus your wants, how to pay for a car, how to finance college, how to manage risk, how to open a bank account, how to write a check, how to balance a checkbook, how to avoid the pressures of consumerism, and how to avoid financial mistakes. You will also learn about investment options, taxes, checks, debit cards, credit cards, and basic budget tips. This book is filled with helpful suggestions from financial and family counselors, and you will discover creative ways to get a jumpstart on your financial future and use money responsibly. Even if you have had a few missteps along the way, you will be able to learn from your mistakes and get on the path to financial well-being.

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Personal Finance 101 – A Beginner’s Guide: What Every High School and University Student Needs to Know About Debt, Credit, and Money!

The Bursar — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:50:25 +0000

Everything that you need to know about basic personal finances, from how to open a checking account to getting credit cards to how to use credit wisely and to your advantage to how to avoid getting into trouble with debt and credit to how to get a loan or grant for university to basic investing ideas, and more is in this book! Filled with a wealth of knowledge to help you gain good personal financial habits and retire wealthy, Personal Finance 101 - A Beginner's Guide is ideal for teens and twenty-somethings just starting out in the financial world. Parents will want to read this book with their young adults to give them the head start in financial life that they never received. Complete with numerous links to on-line resources, you'll want to refer to this book over and over again!

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Can I apply for a college loan to pay for my rent?

The Bursar — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:25:52 +0000

Gregory asked:

I would like any info from anyone who has applied for a student loan in order to finance an apartment. Is this possible? I am considered as an ‘In State’ ‘Off Campus’ student . Names of lenders or organizations would be appreciated. Thanks!

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