Student Financing Articles

Job Market Woes? Go Back to School!

By:
Catherine Brock - MortgageLoan.com | 03/25/2009 - 1:02am

With the job market in the pits, and the economy in recession, now may be the best time to invest in your education.

U.S. Treasury Helps Shore-up Student Loans

By:
Greg Mischio - MortgageLoan.com | 03/10/2009 - 1:04am

In addition to the huge federal bailout of failed financial institutions, the U.S. Treasury Department is taking steps to get money flowing in other critical lending sectors. They've recently committed as much as $60 billion to the student loan market in an effort to reduce the illiquid assets on banks' balance sheets.

College Financing 2009: Tips for Getting Aid

By:
Catherine Brock - MortgageLoan.com | 02/25/2009 - 1:55am

Stressed out about paying for college this year? Then it's time to brush up on your financial aid know-how.

Financial Misery Loves Company: Student Loan Defaults on Rise

By:
Catherine Brock - MortgageLoan.com | 01/31/2009 - 1:54am

Recessionary economic conditions and a poor job market are working against college grads who have high balances on education loans.

Young People Crumbling Under Student Loan Debt

By:
Greg Mischio - MortgageLoan.com | 11/20/2008 - 1:06am

Although politicians don't seem to agree on many things, all parties believe that educating young people is critical if America is going to regain its financial footing. Unfortunately, many students are finding that a higher education, and the student loans required to pay for it, has been priced out of their reach.

College Graduates Drowning in a Challenging Market

By:
Greg Mischio - MortgageLoan.com | 11/03/2008 - 6:41pm

The payoff for going to college used to be enormous. But with more students graduating deeply in debt, a higher education's higher earning potential is becoming negated. With tuition increasing faster than inflation, and job prospects shrinking, college debt has become a real problem.

Congress to Help with Student Loans

By:
Greg Mischio - MortgageLoan.com | 10/19/2008 - 12:38am

The shaky nature of the economy has cast doubt over the entire lending world. Much attention has been focused on the housing market, but student loans have also become under question. Recently, Congress has taken steps to ensure liquidity in the market, providing a dose of confidence for the future.

Personal Finance in Schools: An Answer to Financial Crisis

By:
Anders Bylund - MortgageLoan.com | 10/18/2008 - 12:32am

A little bit of financial education could go a long way to improve our nation's financial health.

Student Loans: Embracing the Current Economic Crisis

By:
Catherine Brock - MortgageLoan.com | 08/08/2008 - 12:22am

A troubled economy can help or hinder your family's ability to obtain loans for college expenses.

Top Professions for Students

By:
Greg Mischio - MortgageLoan.com | 08/08/2008 - 12:25am

If you're a student entering college, you've embarked on a journey. You've taken the first step out of the nest, and next you'll begin to plot your career course. Picking the right occupation will become a top priority in the years to come, and may even determine what kind of student loans you choose.

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