Tag: student loans

Savings

Interested in Interest? Everything You Need to Know About Interest

October 20, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

Interest can have negative connotations when it’s attached to a loan, but consumers can earn interest on their savings.

Savings

How to Spend Your Tax Refund

April 02, 2024. Ellen R. Delisio

Tips for getting the most out of your extra cash, whether it’s treating yourself to a beach vacation or building up your savings.

Savings

How to Build Savings While Paying Off Loans

September 01, 2018. Robert Yaniz Jr

It may seem impossible, but you can still build savings while paying off your debts. Learn how to strike the perfect balance with these tips.

Savings

How to Set Up a Budget and Stick to Your Savings Plan

April 09, 2020. Nalea Ko

Get back to budgeting basics! Follow these helpful tips to successfully develop a strong savings plan and avoid temptations.

Savings

The Importance of Comparison Shopping

August 15, 2024. Andrew Sheldon

Receiving just one additional quote on your loan could save you thousands of dollars in the long run.

Student Lending

New FAFSA Form Rollout a ‘Bumpy Ride’ But Don’t Give Up

June 11, 2024. AAA Staff

Filling out a FASFA form is one of the most important, yet often confusing and underutilized steps in the college enrollment process.

Budget-Wise

Important Financial Dates For 2024

January 24, 2024. Andrew Sheldon

You likely already know that Tax Day is April 15, but here are a few other important financial dates to know in 2024.

Student Lending

Student Loan Repayments Resume Soon

September 14, 2023. Sarah Hopkins

Student loan payments are set to return this fall. Here’s what you need to know.

Student Lending

Why You Should Apply for Your Student Loans Now

April 21, 2023. Andrew Sheldon

Acting sooner rather than later this year, could save you thousands in the long run on your student loans.

Homeowners Insurance

42 Home Improvement Projects

March 01, 2018. AAA Staff

Crush your next home improvement project – and get a little renovation inspiration – with this free guide from Your AAA.

Money

A Plan for Paying Back Student Loans

November 01, 2017. Roberto Cruz

College is an incredible experience. You make new friends. You explore new places. You learn how to write a seven-page research paper the night before it’s due. But on a serious note, one thing you might not learn at college is how to manage and pay back the money you borrowed to pay for your…

Credit Cards

8 Things You Should Never Use Your Credit Card For

October 09, 2018. Tara Schatz

It’s tempting to swipe a card and worry about the bill later. But there are times when using a credit card for payment isn’t the best idea.

Student Lending

Affordable Ways to Earn a College Degree

October 19, 2018. Rebecca Galib

Let’s be honest. College is just plain expensive. A bachelor’s degree can cost anywhere from $37,000 to over $130,000, according to the College Board. In 2017, members of Generation X had outstanding student loans averaging $40,000, according to Experian’s State of Student Debt report. Compare that to baby boomers, who owed an average of $36,200,…

Retirement

Planning for Retirement Needs: 7 Common Myths That Will Wreck Your Retirement Preparation

January 15, 2019. Joanna Cutrara

Learn the truth about when to start planning for retirement, how much to save and more.

Savings

How to Calculate Your Net Worth

May 19, 2019. Robert Yaniz Jr

A quick explainer of how to calculate your net worth and why it’s important to know.

Student Lending

5 Great Gigs and Part-Time Jobs for College Students

February 19, 2020. AAA Staff

College costs are higher than ever, but there are a variety of available side gigs and part-time jobs for college students looking to earn money.

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.