The Problems with Law School

→  January 31st, 2011  →  Blog grad school school

For decades, law school has been viewed as a ticket to success and a solid career.  And while many law school graduates do have great careers in the legal field, others struggle with crippling debt and no job prospects.  The recent economic crisis has highlighted a problem that’s existed for years.  A few key factors [...]

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Don’t Let Student Loans Ruin You

→  December 20th, 2010  →  Blog financial aid

Today’s high tuition costs necessitate loans for many college students.  Loans have become so common that hardly anyone thinks about the consequences of this debt.  It’s a smart investment in your future, right?  Not always.  First, interest on loans is accruing daily (once you graduate for subsidized and while you’re still in school for unsubsidized).  [...]

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25 Free Financial Resources for Recent Graduates

→  November 13th, 2010  →  Blog money

As a new graduate, you may have loans to pay back, and you probably aren’t earning a lot (if you have any income at all).  You may also be adjusting to a new city and starting a new job. How do you begin to save for the future, pay off debt, and establish your career [...]

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Colleges Put Money Before Students

→  May 26th, 2010  →  Blog college education employment money school statistics

Recent articles have questioned the benefits of a college degree.  Tuition costs are rising every year, while colleges continue to churn out thousands of graduates each year in fields where there is known to be a glut of professionals.   This practice is more noticeable during a tight job market, but it’s nothing new. Although prospective [...]