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10 Avoidable Mistakes Parents Make that Increase Student Debt

We have all heard the horror stories of college graduates with staggering debt and little hope of repaying it before…

9 months ago

How Much Should Students Borrow for College?

Anyone who pays attention to the media has heard the alarming reports about student debt. In the United States student…

11 months ago

50-50 Highlights: Colleges Where Students Are Most Likely to Graduate with Debt

In case you’ve been in a coma and haven’t heard, there is a student loan crisis. According to the Federal Reserve…

4 years ago

50-50 Highlights: Public Universities with Highest Percentage of PLUS Loans by State

With all the talk about student debt, it's easy to miss the PLUS loan numbers. PLUS loans are federal loans…

6 years ago

50-50 Highlights: Colleges with the Lowest Student Loan Default Rates

Given that paying for a college education now rivals buying a house, it isn't surprising the New York Fed reports…

6 years ago

50-50 Highlights: Colleges Where Parents End Up With Debt

I've mentioned before that not all 50-50 schools are affordable or generous with financial aid. Recently, I've started looking at…

7 years ago