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Washington - Tuition sticker shock – a fact of life for many families putting children through college – and recent scandals involving the student-loan industry are pushing Congress to address financial-aid programs after years of delay.
On Tuesday, the Senate voted 95-to-0 to boost the amount of federal aid that a low-income student can receive, […]
by Jim Henry
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.”
That’s all well and good on the playground, but it’s a different story in a car showroom.
That’s because auto dealers have their own colorful slang that says something about how the car business operates; some pitfalls to watch out for; and, […]
Amid Swirling Scandal Headlines, Associated Press Gives Primer on Borrowing for College
If they haven’t already, millions of seniors graduating from high school will turn their attention over the next few weeks to paying for college.
Scholarships and grants — which don’t have to be paid back — are the best option, of course. But not […]
By James Taylor
A bad credit history is like having contracted an infectious disease. At least this is what most lenders perceive. Any requests for personal loans by people with a bad credit history are generally declined. They are charged an extravagantly high rate of interest, if advanced personal loans.
What these lenders fail to recognize is […]
By Jack Watson
Sometimes things start to go out of hand and one’s singular effort falls short to deal with the situation. Under such circumstances, external help becomes exigent to keep the things within one’s grip. This is the case with people who struggle with unmanageable level of debt. When someone fails to deal with his […]