Nov
5

Avoiding Credit Card Debt Tips for College Students

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Credit card companies are marketing to college students on campus and social networking sites. US News associate editor, Kimberly Palmer, examines the pitfalls of credit cards and ways to avoid credit card debt. Read the full US News article at www.usnews.com

Oct
1

Credit Card Debt - A Student’s Story

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Do you know the real cost of using a credit card? Robyn Beck does - now.

Sep
23

Teaching HS and College Students How To Handle Credit Cards

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From helping your kids through the pressures of high school to preparing for them to have a financial life after college Sanyika Calloway Boyce appears on Everyday with Marcus and Lisa to discuss how to become a “trans-parent” and why credit isn’t evil.

Sep
21

Debt Slapped - Chapter 19

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Take control of your financial situtation.

Sep
9

Debt Slapped - Chapter 3

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Debt, especially credit card debt, is affecting college students before they even graduate.

Aug
15

Fallout on Main Street: College Debt 101 in Bloomington, Indiana

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Is Sallie Mae poised to join Fannie Mae on the list of economic disaster stories? The rising cost of a university education combined with a flat job market is making it difficult for students and their families to pay off college loans. In Bloomington, Indiana many of those waiting tables and cleaning dishes at the famed Mother Bear’s Pizzeria are Indiana University students working their way through school. Catching the rare free moment between orders, workers describe the stress they are …

Aug
8

Personal Finance Help: Credit, Debt, and Investing Tips

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www.lightshipmutual.com Meet online for two hours with a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERâ„¢ professional, set your own agenda, and get specific action items. Until now you had few choices other than hiring a full-time wealth manager or paying for a comprehensive financial plan. But we know that you usually have a few financial questions that don’t require the time or costs associated with an extensive financial planning engagement. These real-time sessions are ideal for people who want to chart …

Jul
29

Default: the Student Loan Documentary

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predicament of repaying two, three or multiple times the original amount borrowed, with no bankruptcy protection, no cap on fees and penalties and no recourse to the law. The consequences are dire, with stories of borrowers in financial and emotional ruin. www.defaultmovie.com A film by Aurora Meneghello and Serge Bakalian … default “student loans” documentary “student loan” “sallie mae” “san francisco” college “financial aid” “paying for college” “student debt” debt forbearance movie film …

Jun
7

Applying to UC: The Personal Statement

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Helping students craft a strong personal statement requires an understanding of the role it plays in UC admissions and of effective writing strategies. Yvette Gullatt reviews in detail the new prompts and provide a case study to test your skills at thinking like an admissions reader, as well as provide tips on how to make your feedback as valuable as it can be. Visit the 2007 UC Counselor Conference website to learn more about UC admissions and download workshop materials. Series: “Applying …

May
26

Personal Finance #1 Equity Finance Loans Finance Cheapest Home Owner Loan & Bad Credit

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DEBT CONSOLIDATION LOANS Bad Credit Debt Consolidation Bills and debts getting a little out of hand? Lower your monthly payments by consolidating them into one low payment. You can consolidate anything. Credit cards, car loans, personal loans, second mortgages anything and everything! We…