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In the 30 years from the 1989-1990 school year to the 2019-2020 school year, college tuition and fees tripled at public universities, according to CollegeBoard.org. And that’s after adjusting for inflation. Public universities charged an average of $10,116 for the…
For many parents these days, saving for their child’s college education seems like a necessity. Financial aid and scholarships rarely cover 100% of the cost of higher education, and with the price of a college education rising along with awareness…
The cost of a college education in the United States continues to rise, and the student loan debt burden has a lot of prospective students worried about their financial futures. Parents can help ease the burden by saving for college costs early,…
Planning for college education expenses early — as in from birth — lets parents spread out the cost and contribute to a child’s higher education without the huge burden posed by an annual tuition bill or years of debt from federal…
Studies continue to show that getting a college degree is a smart financial move. For example, a 2019 College Board report found that for full-time workers, having a bachelor’s degree increased median earnings by 56% compared to having only a…
Student loan debt is growing six times faster than the United States economy, according to EducationData.org. For parents who want to help with their kid’s college tuition, that’s a worrying thought. But as with retirement savings, the government offers a…
Deserve EDU is a basic student credit card for U.S. and international students looking to build or improve their credit. Deserve EDU has no annual or foreign transaction fee, making it ideal for frugal cardholders who routinely travel outside the United States…
The prospect of widespread student loan forgiveness makes for attention-grabbing headlines. With so many Americans feeling the burden of excessive student loan debt, it’s no wonder. Heck, I write about student loans because I’m a cautionary tale of what can…
Overwhelming student loan debt is a serious financial drag for tens of millions of recent and not-so-recent college and professional school graduates. According to data compiled by EducationData.org, approximately 45 million student borrowers carried an average debt load of $37,584 in…
College is one of the most exciting, memorable times in a person’s life. There are many reasons to attend college, as it allows one to gain an education, discover new passions, and meet lifelong friends. College can also heavily impact…
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