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Save money with your student I.D.

Student Loan Guru — Wed, 23 May 2012 20:21:53 +0000

Just admit it, you’re jealous of children and senior citizens who get discounts on train rides and movie tickets, aren’t you? Well, you don’t have to be. Wherever you go to school and in any city across the United States, plenty of establishments...

Stafford interest rates still in limbo

Student Loan Guru — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:26:46 +0000

On Tuesday, the Senate voted on the future of Stafford Loan interest rates. The rates for subsidized loans are currently at 3.4%, but without action from the government, will jump to 6.8% come July 1, 2012. A majority of 60 votes were needed to pass th...

Skipping class costs how much!?

Student Loan Guru — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:24:57 +0000

It's 7:30 on a monday morning and your alarm clock goes off. You turn it off and roll over for 5 more minutes of sleep. When you finally roll out of bed and look at the clock, it's 11:30 and you've missed your class. Not a big deal, right? As it turns ...

Should you borrow from your 401k to pay tuition?

Student Loan Guru — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:28:34 +0000

This week, many student nationwide are rejoicing in their college decisions, having just sent their deposits to their chosen colleges. Simultaneously, parents everywhere are worrying about how to pay the upcoming tuition bill. If you're one of these pa...

Financial Literacy Series: Give me some credit!

Student Loan Guru — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:05:06 +0000

Welcome to the last post in this month's financial literacy blog series! We've previously looked at student loans basics and interest rates, and covered budgeting in college. Today, I want to tell you a little bit about credit and break down student cr...

President Obama slow jams the student loan news

Student Loan Guru — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:19:40 +0000

I'm pretty sure the title of this post just about says everything I need to say about the following video. Obama + Student loans + music + Jimmy Fallon = Magic.

Financial Literacy Series: What’s behind your student loan interest rate?

Student Loan Guru — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:04:26 +0000

This week I want to break down interest rates even further to help you understand why banks charge what they do and how this is determined.

Financial Literacy Series: Know your student loans

Student Loan Guru — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:47:36 +0000

April is financial literacy month and this blog kicks off our financial literacy blog series! In keeping with this spirit, I wanted to break down some common student loan terms so that students and parents can be better informed about the student loan ...

It’s almost graduation – Do you know where your student loans are?

Student Loan Guru — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:47:28 +0000

With graduation right around the corner for many-a-senior, the thoughts that occupy the minds of future grads probably revolve more around finals and parties than around repaying their loans. While graduation is absolutely a time for celebrating accomp...

CFPB now taking your student loan complaints

Student Loan Guru — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:44:39 +0000

If you have had any issues with your federal student loans, you may be familiar with the Federal Student Aid Ombudsman office. This office is responsible for mediating issues with your federal student loans or financial aid office. Students weren't luc...