Source: The College Investor Peak borrowing season for new student loans runs during the summer months, June, July and August. But predatory lending can be a problem for some student loan borrowers…
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8 Ways That Student Loans Can Get You Fired
Did you know that your student loans could get you fired? Imagine this: One day your boss pulls you into his office, sits you down, and says there is a problem. However,…
Analyzing Excessive 529 Plan Fees And Conflicts Of Interest
Source: The College Investor When comparing 529 plans, you need to both look at performance and fees. Two researchers at the University of Kansas School of Business have identified problems in how…
Should Parents Force Their College Kids To Sign It?
A FERPA waiver, when signed by a student, allows parents to gain access to academic records during college. However, this raises an interesting question: should parents push their college-bound children to sign?…
What Is The 529 Plan Penalty And How To Avoid It
Source: The College Investor One of the biggest fears families have about using a 529 plan to save for college is the dreaded 529 plan penalty. There are many ways to save…
Cash Advances With No Credit Check
Source: The College Investor FloatMe is a fintech app that offers $50 cash advances between paychecks. While there is a monthly fee, there are no interest charges and no credit check is required…
Navient Banned From Student Loan Servicing After $120 Million Settlement
Navient, once the largest student loan servicer in the United States, is facing a permanent ban from servicing Direct Loans and other financial aid programs as the result of a lawsuit from…
Understanding Grandparent-Owned 529 Plans
Source: The College Investor What is a grandparent-owned 529 college savings plan? How do they work? What do you need to know about them and what changes should you know about? A…
Gen Z Social Finance App
Half social media, half personal finance, Frich is a new social finance app that blends both together. It relies on user-generated survey data to generate reports about how young people spend and…