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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.