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We’ve all heard about the rising cost of a college degree in America. But as some might question college is worth the cost, it remains true that a bachelor’s degree holder earns 84% more than those with high school education only. Between the lifetime earnings math, as well as the …

[unable to retrieve full-text content] EdFinancial one of nine federal student loan servicers providing you with all the expected payment plans and protections the government offers. The post EdFinancial Student Loans Review appeared first on The Simple Dollar. The Simple Dollar

Applying for student loans is a bit like starting a relationship: things can quickly become complicated. But unlike dating, you can’t afford to give your potential lender the cold shoulder when things get tough. Put simply, you need the money to get through college — $ 37,172 on average — …

Many students choose to pursue a Master of Business Administration degree after earning their bachelors, and there’s a reason why: the potential for a higher income.  According to a 2019 Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) report, U.S. employers planned to offer new MBA hires a $ 115,000 yearly salary; in …

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Figuring out how to pay for college can be overwhelming. From federal loans to private lenders, here’s what you need to know to find the best student loans. The post The best student loans in 2020 appeared first on The Simple Dollar. The Simple Dollar

Approximately 43 million Americans who carry student debt backed by federal government programs can reduce or suspend loan payments until December 31, 2020, based on the latest outline in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Even better? The interest rate on those loans continues to be 0%. [ Read: Best Private Student …

In case you missed it, the U.S. Department of Education is making huge changes to the federal student loan servicing system next year. It’s part of Secretary Betsy DeVos’s Next Gen Federal Student Aid initiative, which aims to improve the borrowing and repayment experience. The system will become a single, …

Author’s Blurb: If you’ve read enough of my articles on edutech startups, you’ll know by now that I wasn’t cut out for academia. I didn’t do too badly at it, but I was never excited about it (save for a few subjects in university). I choose not to remember my …

This obituary is part of a series about people who have died in the coronavirus pandemic. Read about others here. Hailey Herrera was that friend you went to when you had a problem. So she turned that gift into a profession. “She was Dear Abby,” her mother, Valerie Herrera, said. …