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College, Family, Student Loans

A College Silver Lining

It has been a frustrating time for households with college-age students.

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College, Family, Student Loans

College Plans Just Got More Complicated

Now that some colleges have begun to announce that they will continue to keep campus closed this fall and deliver classes only online, families with college students are rightfully wondering what to d

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Bill Paying, Bills, Credit Cards, Emergency Fund, Motgage, Saving Money, Student Loans

How to Reduce Your Expenses During the Crisis

I know some of you have already lost your jobs as the economy reels from the impact of the coronavirus crisis. And many more of you are worried about a job loss or sharply reduced hours.

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Ageing, College, Family, Financial Security, Relationships, Retirement, Saving, Student Loans

Step 1 to Make Your Money Last

I hear from so many of you who are at least 50 that you are worried you won’t be able to have a great retirement. And those of you who are retired are anxious if your money will last.

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401k, Bill Paying, College, Emergency Fund, Saving, Student Loans

What Every 2019 College Grad Needs to Do…Right Now

If you are a recent college grad, or love one, please listen up on the must-do financial moves you need to tackle right now. Not next year. Right now. The choices you make today will make all the diff

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College, Saving, Student Loans

4 Ways to Help a New College Graduate

Earning a college degree is a fantastic accomplishment. Congratulations to all the recent grads.

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College, Debt, Financial Security, Student Loans

When a PLUS is a Big Minus: The Biggest Mistake Parents Can Make

We’re heading into that whirlwind time of year when high school seniors receive their college acceptance letters and the decision-making begins.

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College, Student Loans

Four Must-Do Money Moves for New College Grads

Congratulations to all the new college grads. Well done! But there is one subject I bet you didn’t spend five minutes studying: personal finance.

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College, Family, Student Loans

What Parents Get So Wrong About College

Parents, way too many of you are still getting it all wrong when it comes to college. A recent survey by T. Rowe Price reports that 68% of parents think saving for their kids’ college

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Children, College, Family, Student Loans, Students

How to Get the Best Bang for Your College Buck

I am a big believer in college education, and an even bigger believer in getting a return on your investment. But I don’t know any financial advisor who can guarantee that a $180,000 investment in a

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College, Family, Student Loans

A 5-Step Personal Finance Crash Course for New Grads

I absolutely love my 7-class personal finance course, but I want to share a super short list of Must Dos and Don’ts for recent college grads. Because I know far too many parents have

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College, Family, Student Loans

How to Smartly Use Community College as a Stepping Stone

You know I am a big believer in the value of a college education. With one catch. The cost of obtaining a degree must be affordable for the student. Yes, the student. Parents are to focus on saving for retirement; I can’t endorse parents paying and borrowing for college if it means not saving enough for their retirement.

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College, Family, Student Loans

Know When to Turn Down a College.

It’s getting close to the pins and needles moments for families with college-bound high school seniors. Acceptance notices will soon be mailed out. I know it will be a relief for your entire

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Car Buying, Car Loan, College, Family, Loans, Saving, Student Loans

This Ridiculous Trend is Driving Me Nuts!

According to the car data experts at Edmunds.com a record number of Americans are making one of the worst financial moves ever. Edmunds.com says that nearly 1 in 3 new car

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Children, Divorce, Family, Marriage, Money Management, Student Loans, Women And Money

My House Rules for Boomerang Kids.

More adult children are living with family than at any time in the past 60 years. Whether your twenty-something bundle of joy is back home (or never left!) because you’re a better roommate with better digs, or because they have yet to find a career job, you still need to lay down some financial expectations:

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Children And Money, College, Family, Student Loans, Teens

Teach Your Children Well-Part 4: Have the College Cost Conversation Early

I see parents let down their college bound kids all the time. Not because they can’t afford to foot the often insanely high bill for a four-year private college education, but because they

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Children, Children And Money, College, Family, Saving, Student Loans, Teens

Teach Your Children Well-Part 2: Instill the Pleasure of Saving

You know your kids are sponges. So let me ask you a question: what lessons about saving are they absorbing from you?

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College, Family, Home Buying, Loans, Mortgage, Student Loans, Taxes

A Taxing Reason to Not Buy a Home

There are two potentially large tax breaks that come with buying a home. But listen to me: I never think it is a good idea to factor in the tax breaks when deciding if you are ready to buy your first home. Nor do I ever want anyone to decide on a mortgage budget based on the after-tax net cost. Here’s why:

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College, Credit Cards, Family, Rates, Saving, Student Loans

Credit Card Industry Set to Rake in an Extra $30 Billion. How to Avoid Paying Your Part.

If you have unpaid credit card balances, your situation could soon progress from very expensive to ridiculously expensive.

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Children, Children And Money, College, Credit, Family, Fico Score, Kids, Student Loans

3 Rules for Doling Out Allowances

Parents, we have a problem. So many of you make a mess out of allowances. You reward the wrong thing, and totally miss out on the big picture: beginning to teach your child about the value of money. Here are my 3 Suze-Approved Rules for Allowances:

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Career, College, Employee Benefits, Family, Insurance, Investing, Student Loans, Work

Student Loan Alert: Beware the Cost of Capitalization on Unsubsidized Staffords

Attention all college freshman, and returning students! If you have taken out an unsubsidized federal Stafford loan to help pay for college, I am betting you are making a big financial

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Children, Cutting Costs, Debt, Family, Saving, Student Loans

Five Easy Moves to Save At Least $100 a Month

I’ve spent a lot of time poring over the finances of families who come to me for help. No matter what problem they are trying to fix, a universal step in my review is to go through their monthly spending in detail and show them how trimming back on certain expenses can add up to substantial savings.

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Children And Money, College, Family, Student Loans, Students, Teens

What Every New College Grad Needs To Know About Repaying Student Loans

Falling behind on your student loans is one of the worst financial mistakes you can ever make. The penalties and fees if you fall behind, and into default, can add thousands of dollars to your bill.

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College, Family, Marriage, Student Loans, Students, Weddings

Four Financial Moves Every College Grad Must Make ASAP

Forget all the commencement speeches about your dreaming big, not compromising, and following your passion. That’s all terrific advice, but not nearly as important as the nuts and bolts of four

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College, Family, Saving, Student Loans, Students, Tax Refund, Tax Return, Taxes

Approved: White House Proposal for Universal Access to College

President Obama has announced a plan that would pay for 100% of the tuition for anyone who wants to attend a community college and can commit to remain on course to graduate from the two-year program

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College, Debt, Family, Personal Growth, Student Loans, Students

Attention Student Loan Borrowers: Can You Pass my Repayment Test?

I fear many student loan borrowers are flunking out when it comes to choosing the right repayment plan. Here’s a quick quiz to test your repayment smarts:

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College, Credit Cards, Debt, Family, Saving, Student Loans, Students

No Student Debt? Great, But You’re Still Being Dragged Down by the Student Debt Crisis.

If one were to ask me what I think is the most dangerous threat to our economy, the answer is very simple: STUDENT LOANS.

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Budget, College, Family, Gift Giving, Spending, Student Loans, Students

Suze Orman takes on the student loan crisis

Student loans are one of the most dangerous types of debt to have, says Suze Orman, who focuses this week's episode of "The Suze Orman Show" on ways to tackle the burden.

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College, Credit Cards, Family, Student Loans, Students

Are Your Kids Spending Too Much

How to teach your teens about money. How do you teach your teens about money—short of lending them your credit card and praying that they don’t hand it back to you maxed out?

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About Suze, College, Family, Personal Growth, Student Loans, Students

Suze Video Interview Marlo Thomas

Marlo: “This week, I was joined by personal finance expert Suze Orman who is a veteran on Mondays With Marlo! Suze is so knowledgeable -- we spoke about everything from maximizing the value of your

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