Student loan types can be confusing, and choosing poorly can cost thousands of dollars over a career. I focus here on seven ...

To ease the financial burden on students and their families, a small percentage of U.S. colleges have "no-loan" policies, eliminating federal loans from financial aid packages in lieu of ...

Even as little as $10 set aside each month can make a meaningful difference down the road,’ says one financial expert ...

Starting next school year, graduate students will no longer have access to Grad PLUS loans, forcing many to seek alternative financing options.

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But to date, Seaport Federal Credit Union and Franklin Savings Bank are the only two institutions that are participating in the loan program. Mathieson noted Kennebunk Savings Bank was enrolled in the ...

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Maryland is offering more services to federal workers forced to work without pay during the ongoing government shutdown. The state is offering "excepted" federal workers an interest-free $700 and free ...

The government shutdown is nearing a record-breaking run. With tens of thousands of military workers either furloughed or working without pay in San Antonio, USAA has lent a helping hand. While ...