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Alternative car finance

10. March 2010

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When buying a new or used car you will usually require finance.

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Ways to Save on Private Student Loan Repayment

9. March 2010

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When it comes to private student loans, one tense topic among students and parents is, “how are you going to pay for it?” Between often needing a cosigner and qualifying for a relatively high interest rate, there are a lot of considerations that go into choosing a private student loan that are not necessarily present

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Consolidation and Parent PLUS loans

9. March 2010

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The consolidation section of our Financial Aid forum is consistently littered with questions about how to consolidate certain types of loans. One useful, but tricky loan type is the Parent PLUS.

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Smart car finance

9. March 2010

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Take the stress out of obtaining car finance and do it the smart way. By using a car finance broker you will gain access to a wide range of financiers

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Grad Students Get Federal Aid Too!

8. March 2010

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Attention all graduate students: if you have not already filed your FAFSA for the upcoming school year, start it ASAP!

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Pell Grants, in Plain English

8. March 2010

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The Pell Grant is an excellent award set up for financially needy students to help afford the cost of college.

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What happens to your federal loans in the summer?

8. March 2010

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One question we get a lot in our financial aid forums concerns Stafford loans and the summer. And really there are two possible answers.

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Stafford Loan Interest is Tax Deductible

5. March 2010

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Did you know that the interest you pay on your Stafford loan may be tax deductible. The interest you pay on the Stafford loan money that you borrowed is tax deductible up to $2,500 per year

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Stafford Loan Interest is Tax Deductible

5. March 2010

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Did you know that the interest you pay on your Stafford loan may be tax deductible. The interest you pay on the Stafford loan money that you borrowed is tax deductible up to $2,500 per year.

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When should you NOT consolidate your student loans?

5. March 2010

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Nine times out of ten, you should consolidate your student loans. But for that potential tenth time, you should consider other avenues. Here are three instances where you should NOT consolidate your student loans.

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