For many of us finding extra money in our budget is harder than squeezing blood from a stone. But, follow a few of these savvy money strategies and you might find yourself with more money in no time flat. 1. Learn the fine art of haggling. Americans are notoriously shy when in it comes to the fine art of haggling. But opening your mouth can yield huge results. I once saved … [Read more...]
Changes in Loan Polices May Impact Your Child’s Ability to Attend College
Due to changes in the way the U.S. Department of Education evaluated the credit of parents applying for a federal PLUS loan many students are having to make significant changes while on their path to college graduation. Faced with having to change schools or even stay home, black students have been negatively impacted by these new polices which result in their parents no longer … [Read more...]
Money Monday: The 5 College Money Mistakes To Avoid
College application deadlines are fast approaching and soon parents and students will be making decisions that affect the rest of their lives. But this is also the period where parents should watch out for financial missteps that could cost them big bucks. Here are five financial mistakes parents with college bound students should avoid. Procrastinating in … [Read more...]
Money Monday: Is A College Education Worth It Any More?
They played by the rules. They studied hard and made the necessary sacrifices. But after four years of grueling work, today's college graduates face the bleakest job market in decades. To make matters worse, grads face unprecedented student loan debt with no means of even beginning to pay it back. It's easy to see why many graduates see college as a bad investment. The … [Read more...]