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Why you should never borrow for RRSP contributions Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 10:08PMIs it a good idea to borrow for Registered Retirement Savings Plan contributions? No! Never! Don’t do it!.
Why Some Students Are Saying 'No' to Student Loans Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:13PMCollege students who entered into adulthood during a recession are increasingly rethinking how to finance their education.
Schooled in austerity, students reluctantly borrow Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:26PMWASHINGTON (Reuters) - When Emi Young decided to attend Pomona College in California a few years ago, she broke with a tradition as closely associated with U.S. universities as fraternity parties and cramming for final exams.
Ditch project put on hold Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:34PMWork on a Madison Township ditch clearing project was delayed after the Hancock County commissioners learned public hearings on the project were skipped.
Financial Aid Policies Fail to Assist Low-Income Students Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:27PMPresident Obama's administration has set the goal of seeing 8 million new college graduates by 2020. Ironically, a recent report by the Education Trust finds that many financial aid policies at schools ...
Students' degrees could soon brand them defaulters Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:21PMIf you've defaulted on repaying an education loan, soon that fact could be stamped on the back of your degree or diploma certificate. The Indian Banks' Association (IBA) is said to be considering such a proposal to bring down non-performing assets (NPAs) in education loans.
Tufts University completes $1.2B ‘Beyond Boundaries’ campaign Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:30PMTufts University has completed its $1.2 billion Beyond Boundaries campaign, the largest fundraising effort in the university’s 159-year history, despite the most challenging economic environment in decades.
Sallie Mae To Offer Suite Of Insurance Products For Students Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 8:27AMSallie Mae To Offer Suite Of Insurance Products For Students
Features : Egypt Pays A Heavy Price For Revolution Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 11:40PMCAIRO, July 8 (Bernama) -- In the aftermath of the 'people's revolution' to topple Hosni Mobarak's regime, it now appears Egypt is paying a heavy price.
EGYPT PAYS A HEAVY PRICE FOR REVOLUTION Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 11:06PMCAIRO, July 8 (Bernama) -- In the aftermath of the ''people''s revolution'' totopple Hosni Mobarak''s regime, it now appears Egypt is paying a heavy price.The perpetrators of the revolt achieved their objective, but at what cost?While they claim to have done it for democracy, the revolt did not bring aboutany significant improvement to the country that is known for its richcivilisation.While its ...
A Lesson in Freedoms – 4th of July 2011: The Register Makes New Findings on an Old Problem Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 9:18AMThe Register publishes very controversial study comparing Civil War era slavery with Student Loan default – but justifies this study due to recent alarmingly sharp increases in suicides directly related to Student Loan defaultLakeland, FL (PRWEB) July 04, 2011 Gordon Wayne Watts, editor-in-chief of the Lakeland, Florida based paper, The Register, has researched the growing Student Loan crisis in ...
Tufts Completes Record-Setting $1.2B Campaign Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 4:13PMMEDFORD/SOMERVILLE, Mass., -- Tufts University has completed its $1.2 billion Beyond Boundaries camp...
Fitch Affirms Sr Note and Downgrades Sub and Jr. Sub Notes for PARTS Student Loan Trust 2007-CT1 Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 1:45PMNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings affirms the rating on the senior note and downgrades the subordinate and Jr. Subordinate notes for PARTS Student Loan Trust 2007-CT1. The Outlook remains Negative for the all the notes. Fitch used its 'Global SF Criteria' and 'U.S. Private SL ABS Criteria' to review the transaction. The rating actions are detailed at the end of this press release. The ...
Student loan crisis deepens, threatens financial futures Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 7:23AMThe student loan crisis is about to get worse. At least 43 states have decreased funding for public higher education since 2008, according to data from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
Before you sign for that loan, get educated Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 7:22AMAbout 30 million Americans have student loans right now they’re paying off. But how do you help minimize student loan debt? Two experts offer some advice.
Sallie Mae’s Misleading and Dangerous Press Release Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 7:08AMOur friend Sallie Mae is up to her old tricks again: trying to sell students on extremely dangerous variable rate private student loans.
Applying for an education loan? Read this Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 1:09AMBangalore: Education has undoubtedly become a very expensive affair. Most of the people find it difficult to even fund their education with the existing resources they have.
Fitch Affirms National Collegiate Trust 1999 CP-1; Outlook Negative Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 2:45PMNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has affirmed the outstanding rating on the note issued by National Collegiate Trust (NCT) 1999 CP-1. The Rating Outlook is Negative. Fitch's Global Structured Finance Rating Criteria and Private Student Loan Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) Criteria are applied for the review of the rating of the note and the affirmation follows a review of the collateral ...
What Would the Perfect Magic Formula Stock Look Like? ITT Educational Services (ESI) Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 10:51AMBy Paul Andrews. What would the perfect magic formula stock look like? Read more » »
7 Reasons to Worry About Next Week Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 9:51AMWatch your step on the way down next week.
Lions to the aid of poor students Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 5:27PMTHE Lions in District 308B1 Malaysia have embarked on an Education Fund called the Lions Education Assistance for the Needy (LEArN) Fund to address the education needs of the poor.
Steps to Make Good on a Defaulted Student Loans Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 9:01AMNothing haunts quite like a defaulted student loan. Except, perhaps, a vindictive former mate. Combine the two, though, and you get a highly combustible situation, so here's how to cool this simmering disaster down.
Penalties created for delinquent taxpayers in Revitalization program Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 6:00PMArea residents who fall delinquent on their taxes while taking part in the Neighborhood Revitalization program may face the loss of one year of the tax abatement.
Dunne: new webpage a student loans 'one-stop shop' Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 4:58PMRevenue Minister Peter Dunne today announced the launch of a new student loans web page that brings together all the information people would need before taking out a loan, while they are studying and once their repayment obligation starts.
Youth mired in joblessness facing steeper climb out Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 9:41PMExperts warn that while it’s normal for the youth job market to rebound more slowly from a downturn, there’s much more at stake this time
High Youth Unemployment Rates and High Profits for Colleges Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 11:47PMThe Obama administration announced new steps at regulating for-profit, vocational, and career college programs. The colleges must show improvement in the education students receive, or they will become ineligible for federal student aid.
Master the art of financing postgraduate studies Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 6:09PMAlmost two million students in the UK are entering the final stages of their undergraduate degrees. But with next year's postgraduate courses kicking off in September students need to decide soon whether to enrol on another degree. One of the biggest barriers is securing the necessary funding, but there are options for students keen to continue their studies.
Sierra Leone: What is Jambodi's 'Secret'? Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 1:30PM'Jambodi' must have a secret!! 'Jambodi' is the pop name for the 69 year old 'political pop star' - his antagonists would deride him as the quintessence of a 'political chameleon' - Joseph Bandabla Dauda, born in Bambawo, Nongowa Chiefdom, Kenema District. What is the 'secret' behind 'Jambodi', also popularly known as 'JBD', being Minister of Finance in the SLPP government between 2002 and 2005 ...
Federal student loans once again available to CVCC students Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 10:08PMStarting this fall, CVCC students can qualify to receive thousands of dollars in federal student loans, said Deborah Marshall, CVCC’s director of financial aid.
Paying Off Bad Debt First? A False Choice Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 6:27PMOne of the most annoying pieces of advice is the constant yammering about "good debt" and "bad debt" and how that bad debt must be paid off first
HuffPost Greatest Person Of The Day: Kushal Chakrabarti And Vittana Revolutionize Student Loans Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 6:19PMWhen L.A. native and Vitanna founder Kushal Chakrabarti speaks, he tries to jam his many big thoughts into very short sentences.
What Student Loan Settlements Really Look Like Saturday, June 11, 2011 @ 9:18AMMark Kantrowitz, publisher of FinAid.Org, writes:Settlements do occur on student loans, but…
Student money: Ending the cycle of poverty Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 2:47PM'My son will be entering university in 6 years, at which time, I expect to still be carrying my own debt, and will be unable to provide full support for his educational costs'
Law Students Can Find Ways to Pay Off Debt Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 9:19AMThose law grads doing public interest work should consider state loan repayment assistance programs.
Student debt has heavy price Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 7:32AMRules put in place about 13 years ago under changes to the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act put student debt on par with unpaid child support and court settlements based on crimes you may have committed
Iran's industrialists perform about-turn on subsidy cuts Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 3:47AMTEHRAN - Owners of industrial and agricultural enterprises who initially welcomed Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad's plan to reduce subsidies by lifting a price-support system for basic goods have now become its chief critics.
Law to make student loan defaulters pay instantly Sunday, June 5, 2011 @ 4:22PMA new law that could demand immediate repayment of a student loan may be in place before the election.
Kingman County first to approve ROZs Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 6:00PMGov. Sam Brownback congratulated Kingman County Commissioners for their decision Wednesday to partner with the state as a Rural Opportunity Zone (ROZ) and authorize their county to participate in the state-matching program to repay student loans of up to $15,000 for college graduates who move to their county.
For-Profit College Stocks Soar, Indicating New Regulations Won't Hinder Industry Growth Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 5:56PMNEW YORK -- Amid dueling assessments of the impact of new federal rules aimed at cracking down on abuses by for-profit colleges, the stock market delivered a clear verdict: business as usual.
For-Profit Higher Ed Sector Relieved About Government Rule Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 3:14PMThe $23 billion for-profit higher education business got a boost yesterday when the U.S. Department
For-profit colleges face new rules on student loans Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 2:47PMFor-profit college systems such as Downtown-based EDMC will lose federal aid if they do not meet new standards on student loans and post-college income, according to long-awaited rules issued by the U.S. Department of Education
EU students get a better deal at British universities Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 2:38PMTelegraph View: The swelling numbers of applicants from the EU could create discontent, exacerbated by the fact that they can take full advantage of the student loan system.
Obama Government Rule Cracks Down on For-Profit Colleges Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 1:39PMSchools can't load students with endless debt
Kingman County Becomes State’s 1st ROZ Partner Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 12:07PMCounty Commissioners pass resolution authorizing student loan repayment match
A Nice Problem: Save More or Pay Off Loan? Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 11:51AMThe best place for excess cash depends on what you want your future to look like.
Education stocks rally after key rule softened Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 11:02AMBANGALORE (Reuters) - A surprise decision by the U.S. education department to dilute a key rule governing federal aid to for-profit colleges has ended the uncertainty around the companies' growth prospects, giving a boost to the stocks.
County asked to assist with student loans Friday, May 27, 2011 @ 2:30PMThe Kansas Department of Commerce is out trying to sell counties on Rural Opportunity Zones (ROZs). The zones are being established in 50 counties across the state of Kansas, including Pratt County.
Netanyahu right to rebuff Obama on Israel's borders; Obama has better vision for peace - May 27 letters to the editor Friday, May 27, 2011 @ 3:09AMOn Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hit a grand slam homer during his one-hour speech to Congress. I regard it as one of the best all-time political affirmations that Israel and the U.S. must remain democratic allies.
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown presents bill to simplify student loan repayment process Thursday, May 26, 2011 @ 7:23PMU.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown touted a plan Wednesday he said would make repaying college loans easier and cheaper, and make more grants available for low-income students.
New Student Loan Website Offers Free Tools, Loan Forgiveness Trainings For College Students, Graduates Thursday, May 26, 2011 @ 4:00PMhttp://askheatherjarvis.com is a free, easy-to-use website featuring trainings, resources and answers about student loans and loan forgiveness. It is owned and operated by Heather Jarvis, a national student loan expert.