Monthly Archives: December 2013

Johns Hopkins University President Ronald Daniels argues that private liberal arts colleges are worth the money in a column for US News & World Report‘s America’s Best Colleges guide. He notes: “If a private institution, even one with a daunting … Continue reading →

When Beth Pintal graduated with a master’s degree in library science from the University of Pittsburgh, where she’d also earned her bachelor’s degree, the 43-year-old thought that she would have a great job to look forward to. She never expected … Continue reading →

Getty Images Paying for higher education has become one of the most challenging tasks facing students and parents in America. The average cost at a private four-year university for tuition, fees, and room and board rose in 2012-2013 to more … Continue reading →

Even though these men and women are first and foremost legislators who shape the face of our legal system; many of us take for granted the “little” things they can do for us. I know up until a year ago … Continue reading →

The city council of Albany, N.Y., recently passed a resolution that “urges the federal government to consider forgiving student loans as part of a stimulus package for young people and to move forward on reforming the student loan process.”Does the … Continue reading →

As student debt loans continue to grow exponentially while jobs for recent grads dry up, Sallie Mae is doing its part to lend a helping hand to the students who owe them tens of thousands of dollars.No, not relaxed payment … Continue reading →

President Obama has been championing the idea of eliminating banks as middlemen from the federal student loan programs since early in his Presidential campaign, and now that he seems poised to get his way, the banks are having an absolute … Continue reading →

MARTIN CRUTSINGER, AP Economics WriterWASHINGTON (AP) – Americans swiped their credit cards more often in October and borrowed more to attend school and buy cars. The increases drove U.S. consumer debt to an all-time high.The Federal Reserve said Friday that … Continue reading →

Getty Images By PHILIP ELLIOTTWASHINGTON — Students in same-sex marriages will be treated the same as their straight married classmates when it comes to federal college loan applications, Education Secretary Arne Duncan said Friday in a shift that reflects this … Continue reading →

Young adults suffering through the Great Recession are having serious problems getting a handle on their spending, credit and debt woes, according to a new survey out from Western Union. The survey, officially called the Western Union Global Payments Money … Continue reading →