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Paperwork for Student Loan Tax Deductions

Student Loan Tax Deductions & Education Credits

By Bill Fay | October 2, 2017

Amid all the cautionary advice to students about not borrowing too much to pay for college, one bit of good news can go unnoticed: Interest paid on student loans is…

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College Textbooks Cost Too Much 

By Max Fay | September 27, 2017

Everyone knows the price tag for college rises every year, but even soaring tuition costs can’t keep up with the skyrocketing price of college textbooks. According to data from the…

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Income-Contingent Repayment of Student Loans

By Bill Fay | September 26, 2017

The Income-Contingent Repayment Plan is one of the relief options available to student loan borrowers struggling to keep up with payments. There are no income hardship requirements, which means anyone…

Papers to apply for the FASFA

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

By Bill Fay | September 26, 2017

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid – far better known as FAFSA – is an open invitation from the federal government to find out if you qualify for federal…

See how to get student loans even with bad credit

Student Loans for Bad Credit

By Bill Fay | August 28, 2017

Debt consolidation is a sensible solution for consumers overwhelmed by credit card debt. It can be done with or without a loan. Consolidation cuts costs by lowering the interest rate…

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College Expenses: How Much Does a College Degree Really Cost?

By Bill Fay | August 25, 2017

The term “sticker shock” was born in auto dealership showrooms, but it’s new home is the administrative offices of colleges and universities. Schools have blurred the true cost of college…

Financial Aid Process Debt Board Game Infographic

Financial Aid Process

By Max Fay | August 22, 2017

The college financial aid process is long and it’s boring, but it can be a long  and boring road to riches. The federal government handed out $125.7 billion in financial…

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Private Student Loans for College

By Bill Fay | August 21, 2017

Private loans for college are fraught with negatives, including high interest rates and unforgiving repayment schedules that often end in lawsuits for many borrowers. Unlike government student loans that typically…

Education Cost For Children

How to Pay for Your Children’s Education

By Bill Fay | August 16, 2017

The cost for a college education has rocketed out of sight since 2000, but so has the financial reward graduates earn when they bring home a diploma. Tuition and fees…

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Aid Based on Your Career Choice

By Bill Fay | August 14, 2017

Want a scholarship or grant money for your education? The easiest way to accomplish that might be to select a career that’s in demand. Whether it’s the government, college and…