Archive for May, 2010

Is There Such a Thing As Good Debt?

Monday, May 31st, 2010

I remember one day in my first year economics class at NYU, my professor was talking about deciding to purchase something based on individual preferences and perceptions. He used the example of paying for college, explaining that in most cases it is a good decision to incur the debt of ...

Student Credit Cards With No Fees

Friday, May 28th, 2010

Many times students apply for a credit card and without thinking end up paying a high annual fee. No annual fee is very important to all college students. Keep in mind that the annual fee and interest rates can become outrageous. You find that by paying high interest rates along ...

Student Gas Rebate Credit Cards

Saturday, May 22nd, 2010

The average college student spends time traveling especially over the holidays and summer that is why it is important that they carry a credit card that offers gas rebates. The high cost of gas for the vehicle can practically put shackles on the average student since they have a very ...

Student Debt Help

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

With the cost of education rising and the easy availability of credit, student debt help is something that more young people are seeking. Student debt relief is available, but as a student you will first want to take the time to understand what type of debt you have and your ...

Student Credit Cards in Today’s Economy

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

Students are on summer break looking forward to returning to college in the fall and knowing how the economy is worried about their future when it comes to credit making them a little bit apprehensive. There is no need to worry for the credit card companies are well and alive, ...

How to be forgiven student loan debt?

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

If you've already consolidated your student loans and no matter how many years you pay, the interest addition never makes the balance go down, is there any way to be forgiven this loan debt? Please help. I'm past middle age, a social worker, and these student loans make me ...

Getting the Best Student Loan Help Possible

Monday, May 17th, 2010

If you are up to your ears in college debt, you may fear that it is too late to take advantage of student loan help. In reality, however, there are many options available if you know where to look. Even if you are currently in default or you simply cannot ...

Can i rebuild my credit without a car loan?

Sunday, May 16th, 2010

If i file bankruptcy, can i still rebuild my credit without a car loan? I want to purchase a paid off car and get liability insurance. I still have a student loan and 2 credit cards, i'm planning to keep them to rebuild my credit. Will these get me to ...

Student Debt and Student Loans

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

The statistics show that more and more students are graduating from university with significant debt. The debt levels are growing year on year and many students will be paying them off for years after they graduate. It seems that the consumer addiction to credit and spending has effected the student ...

Student Credit Cards Pros and Cons

Monday, May 10th, 2010

Most people agree that learning to manage one’s personal finances at an early age is imperative. I certainly did not have much guidance in this area when I was studying and between seeing my friends and cramming for exams it did not rate as a high priority! Financial independence is ...