How To File A FAFSA As An Independent Student
FAFSA requires you provide certain information about your parents’ finances. But what if they aren’t willing? How to file a FAFSA as an independent student.
Amy Bergen
Should You Go Back To School As An Adult?
Older students have lots of options, from online courses to professional certifications to doctoral programs. Here’s how to decide which route is right for you.
Subsidized vs Unsubsidized Loans: Here Are The Big Differences
Subsidized loans mean Uncle Sam helps you out with interest while you’re in school or deferment. With unsubsidized loans, Uncle Sam’s no help and interest starts accruing the minute you get your loan money—and it’s all on you to pay it back.
How do student loans work?
Student loans make college — and, increasingly, a middle-class life — attainable. But you should fully understand how student loans work before taking them out.
Finding A Short-Term Rental Anywhere
Whether for an internship or an unexpected life event, finding a short-term rental can be stressful. How to find a place to live—for just a little while.
What medical tests are required to get life insurance?
Life insurance medical exams commonly test for a number of factors including cholesterol, blood sugar, nicotine and THC use, diseases including HIV, and more.
Is a credit builder loan right for you?
Credit builder loans can help you build credit from scratch or rebuild good credit after bankruptcy or years of neglecting payments.
Your Guide To Opening An International Bank Account
If you plan on spending a significant time abroad, you should seriously consider opening an international bank account. Here’s how to just that.
Why It Takes 7 Years To Establish Good Credit
A good credit score doesn’t come quickly. Excellent credit requires seven years of open credit accounts and on-time payments. Here’s why, and what you can do to manage your finances while working to build good credit.
What is APR?
An annual percentage rate, or APR, is a percentage that shows what it will cost you to borrow money. APR reflects both an interest rate and additional costs and fees applied to your loan or credit card balance.