Tag: student loans
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,…
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.
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.
Tips for Understanding Your Credit Report
August 11, 2018. AAA Staff
You’re entitled to a free copy of your credit report once a year, but what should you expect to see when you check it?
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.
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…
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.
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…
Distance Learning Costs
April 01, 2017. AAA Staff
The number of higher education students who took at least one distance education course grew by 3.9 percent in recent years, according to a study by Babson Survey Research Group. More than 1 in 4 students now take at least one distance education course. Distance education is comprised mainly of online education, and a small…