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Student Loan Basics: Credit scores
A lot has been written about the $1.7 trillion of student loan debt outstanding. But not much has been written about the relationship between student loans and credit scores. Student loans can increase or decrease your credit score – you should know how this works.
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Tips for saving and paying for college: A lively podcast interview
John Hupalo joined the Tests and the Rest Podcast co-hosts Amy Seeley and Mike Bergin in a fast-paced conversation covering many topics related to planning, saving and paying for college.
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The 2021-22 Financial Aid Season Kicks-off October 1 with the FAFSA
On October 1, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (“FAFSA”) will be available for high school seniors and college students enrolling for Academic Year 2021-22. You read that right. With students just starting a new school year, the kick-off for next year’s financial aid process is a few short weeks away.
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Student Loan Basics: The Difference between Consolidating and Refinancing
Picking a student loan that meets your needs requires an understanding of some basic concepts. Student Loan Basics empowers you with information to make informed choices to borrow for college and manage the debt after college. This article explains the important differences between consolidating and refinancing student loans.
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3 Tips for HS Seniors Applying to College in the Pandemic
Selecting a college has long been a stressful process for high school seniors and their families. The Class of 2021 also has the added stress of applying during the pandemic. It may sound a little strange, but high school seniors may be able to use the disruption to their advantage. Here are three tips to […]
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How COVID Changed the Game for College Freshmen, HS Seniors & Football Players
Join John Hupalo and Bob Brooks as they discuss the challenges facing high school seniors and college freshmen in the COVID world. High school seniors may not be able to take the SAT or ACT, or get a college tour. Some college freshmen are warned to be ready to leave campus on 48 hours notice.
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Student Loan Basics: How to Pay-off your Loan Faster
Picking a student loan that meets your needs requires an understanding of some basic concepts. Student Loan Basics empowers you with information to make informed choices to borrow for college. This article explains loan amortization and shows how to pay off student loans faster.
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Questions about College
Savage Money Host George Grombacher presses John Hupalo on saving & planning for college in CV-19 world. What’s changed? Is getting into college still the goal? Does it really pay to save rather borrow for college? What’s 529 Day? How does family fear and risk profile affect saving and selecting colleges?
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Student Loan Basics: Choosing Federal & Private Student Loans
Picking a student loan that meets your needs requires an understanding of some basic concepts. Student Loan Basics empowers you with information to make informed choices to borrow for college. This article explains the difference between undergraduate federal and private loans.