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How Long Do Student Loans Stay On Your Credit?
While student loans can be an unwelcome sight on anyone's credit, it won’t stay there forever. Read on to see how long student loans stay on your credit.
January 25, 20238 min read
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How Many Days After Missing a Student Loan Payment Do Your Loans Go Into Default?
Knowing the flexibility of your loan payment schedule can help you stay on top of your finances. Check out this guide to learn about loan defaulting.
January 25, 202310 min read
Bold.org’s 2023 Scholarship Sweepstakes
To ring in the new year, Bold.org is launching a year-long scholarship challenge. The Bold.org Scholarship Sweepstakes encourages students to apply for scholarships throughout the year, but there’s more! Get Matched to Thousands of Scholarships Create your Bold.org profile to access thousands of exclusive scholarships, available only on Bold.org. Create Free Profile In additi
January 19, 20233 min read
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How to Apply for Scholarships in High School in 2024
High school is the perfect time to start looking for scholarships, but if you’re not sure how to apply, check out this article for some guidance.
January 19, 20236 min read
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How Does Student Loan Interest Work?
Understanding student loan interest rates can help you understand how much money you will spend to borrow money.
January 17, 20235 min read
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How Much Are Student Loan Payments?
As you weigh your financial aid options, you should consider how much your potential student loan payments will amount to.
January 17, 202310 min read
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What Are the Best Student Loans?
Generally speaking, the best student loans are the ones that cost you the least. Read more to learn about the best student loans.
January 17, 20237 min read
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What Happens if You Default on Student Loans?
Defaulting on student loans can be devastating for your financial and personal well-being. If you're considering skipping a student loan payment or have stopped paying your student loans, you should know what can happen if you default on federal or private student loans.
January 12, 20234 min read
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What Can a Student Loan Be Used For?
There are a variety of ways students with federal student loans can spend their student loan money. First and foremost, loan funds will be used to pay for education expenses.
January 12, 20238 min read
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Philanthropy Ideas for College Students
If you're a college student with a little bit of extra time or money and looking for a way to give back, you can explore philanthropy on and off campus. You can volunteer at a local organization, find a philanthropic club on campus, or donate money, food, or clothing.
January 12, 20235 min read
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What Does a College Application Look Like?
The college application can be one of the most stressful parts of high school. Read on to learn more about college applications.
January 12, 20237 min read
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Debunking Scholarship Myths
Scholarships are a popular form of financial aid, but there are also many myths around them. Read this guide to debunk these scholarship myths.
January 12, 20235 min read
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Can You File Bankruptcy on Student Loans?
Figuring out the best way to deal with your student loans can be difficult. Read on to learn if you can legally file bankruptcy on student loans.
January 12, 20234 min read
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College Students Graduating With the Least Debt
It’s no secret that college in the USA leaves many in debt. However, in this guide we’ll discuss which college students are graduating with the least debt.
January 12, 20235 min read
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How to Qualify for Financial Aid
To receive financial aid you must be enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program. Read on to learn more about qualifying for financial aid.
January 6, 20234 min read
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Can You Refinance a Federal Student Loan?
It's possible to refinance your student loans. Check out this guide to learn more about refinancing a federal student loan.
January 6, 20234 min read
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How Do I Know if Student Loans Will Take My Tax Return?
If you have defaulted student loans, you may not receive a tax refund. Read more to learn how student loans may take your tax return.
January 6, 20235 min read
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Tax Deductible Donations
Charitable contributions are one of the best ways to save money on taxes. Read on to learn more about tax deductible donations.
January 6, 20235 min read
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How to Check Balance of Student Loans
Knowing the balance of your student loans can help you stay organized about your finances. Read on to learn how to check your student loan balance.
January 6, 20238 min read
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Does Bankruptcy Clear Student Loans?
As you manage your finances, you may be wondering how a declaration of bankruptcy can affect your student loans. Check out this guide to learn more.
January 6, 20234 min read
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Private College Tuition Discounts at All-Time High
College tuition is almost always most expensive at private institutions, but tuition discounts have increased. Read on to learn more.
January 6, 20236 min read
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Economist's Career Guide
Economics is a broad discipline that can lead to a variety of career paths. To learn more, read this economist’s career guide.
January 6, 20237 min read
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Top Skills Employers Seek in College Graduates
College graduates learn many important skills in college, but there are certain skills that employers especially seek in college graduates.
January 5, 20238 min read
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How Long Are Student Loans Deferred?
Deferment has a big effect on how you address your student loans. Check out this guide to learn how long student loans are deferred
January 3, 20238 min read
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How To Reduce the Cost of College
College is expensive for all students, but fortunately there are several measure you can take to reduce the cost of college.
January 3, 20236 min read
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Are student loans tax deductible?
Deducting your student loans from your taxes could help you save a lot of money. Read on to learn if your student loans are tax deductible.
January 3, 20235 min read
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How many people have student loans?
Currently, there are roughly 42.8 million student loan borrowers in the United States alone. Specifically, the average public university student takes out $32,000 to receive their bachelor's degree.
December 27, 20226 min read
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How are student loan payments calculated?
By learning about how student loan payments are calculated, you can prevent potential errors in your payments, saving you time and money.
December 19, 20227 min read
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Should I consolidate my student loans?
There are many ways you can deal with your student loans, and as you consider your options, you may be wondering if you should consolidate your student loans.
December 19, 20225 min read
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Career Guides for College Students
Your college major doesn’t necessarily dictate your future job, but it can give you some direction. Check out these career guides for college students for more.
December 19, 20228 min read