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Higher Ed Overhaul: Sell the Buildings, Lease the Land!

The student loan crisis deserves all the attention it's attracted. But let's not focus all our good efforts on outcomes without addressing cause.

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Higher Ed Overhaul: Sell the Buildings, Lease the Land!
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Higher Ed Overhaul: Sell the Buildings, Lease the Land!

The student loan crisis deserves all the attention it's attracted. But let's not focus all our good efforts on outcomes without addressing cause.

Mitchell D. Weiss

The Ultimate Guide to Student Loans
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The Ultimate Guide to Student Loans

Americans owe $1.1 trillion in student loan debt, which are second only to mortgages in terms of household debt. Here's a comprehensive look at student loan debt.

Gerri Detweiler

Student Loan Debt: How Much is Too Much?
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Student Loan Debt: How Much is Too Much?

We recently asked adults of all ages about student loans. We asked how much student debt is okay, and how much is too much.

Adam Levin

Can You Erase Student Loan Debt Through a Loophole?
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Can You Erase Student Loan Debt Through a Loophole?

In theory, charging your student loans on a credit card to circumvent the bankruptcy rules sounds like a sensible solution. The reality, however, is quite the opposite.

Deanna Templeton

How Do Student Loans Impact Your Credit?
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How Do Student Loans Impact Your Credit?

One positive feature of student loans is that they can provide an effective way to establish and build credit without the help of mom, dad or a credit card.

Barry Paperno

How to Work Through $150,000 in Student Loan Debt
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How to Work Through $150,000 in Student Loan Debt

One student tried to explore ways to negotiate more favorable repayment terms for his federal and private student loans. It was more difficult than he expected.

Mitchell D. Weiss

Life After College: Are You Financially Ready?
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Life After College: Are You Financially Ready?

If you're a college senior and getting worried about the financial future that awaits, these tips can help you prepare.

Shannon McNay

9 Student Loan Rights You Need to Know
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9 Student Loan Rights You Need to Know

Borrowers opting for federal student loans not only get a better interest rate, they get a whole slew of rights when it comes to understanding and paying back these loans.

Aaron Crowe

3 Little-Known Facts About Student Loan Debt
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3 Little-Known Facts About Student Loan Debt

3 Little-Known Facts About Student Loan Debt

Deanna Templeton

Do We Need to Change Bankruptcy Rules for Student Loans?
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Do We Need to Change Bankruptcy Rules for Student Loans?

An ongoing debate has ensued over whether a student loan borrower should have the same option of discharging the debt in bankruptcy ...

Barry Paperno

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