Tag: student loan

Savings

Good Debt vs. Bad Debt

August 06, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

Is there such a thing as good debt? What type of debt should you avoid? We answer your debt questions.

Student Lending

Virtual College Tours to Put You Ahead of the Class

April 19, 2021. Kristen Griffie

Prospective students can visit campuses of schools across the country to help narrow their options.

Student Lending

Then vs. Now: US Student Debt

June 25, 2020. Cassandra Raposo

Here’s the lowdown on how the cost of higher education has increased over the decades, why it continues to rise and other student debt facts.

Student Lending

Saving and Paying for College

April 30, 2020. Nalea Ko

Learn how to plan ahead, so you can save enough money to cover college tuition, room and board, and course materials.

Savings

Why and How To Save That Tax Refund

April 24, 2020. Angelica Beneke

What are you planning to do with your tax refund? Once that check is in your hand, it’s easy to spend, but it’s smarter to save.

Student Lending

How to Consolidate Student Loans

January 29, 2019. Cassandra Raposo

One student loan, two student loans – oh my! How to keep track of them all? Here’s how to consolidate student loans.

Credit Cards

7 Simple Ways to Protect Against Child Identity Theft and Fraud

October 22, 2018. Joanna Cutrara

Child identity theft is on the rise and often doesn’t get caught until it’s too late. Learn how you can protect your child from scammers.

Savings

Here’s What To Expect From That First College Tuition Bill

July 19, 2018. AAA Staff

Tips to get mentally prepared for your first college payment.

Home & Savings

Tips For Tying The Financial Knot

June 15, 2018. AAA Staff

Couples getting married have a lot to discuss before their weddings: Venues. Entertainment. Floral arrangements. What may not come up as often, but what definitely should, are finances, according to Jill Schlesinger, senior CFP board ambassador for the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards. “Marriage is two different things. It’s a spiritual union, and it’s…

Savings

Do You Know What Student Loans Pay For?

May 14, 2018. AAA Staff

Many students wouldn’t be able to attend college without student loans. About 53 percent of adults ages 18 to 29 with bachelor’s degrees have outstanding student loan debt, according to the Pew Research Center. But student loans don’t cover every college-related expense. Students and their families often have to combine funding sources to cover not…