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The Motley Fool
January 28, 2010
Dan Caplinger |
The Smartest Move Colleges Ever Made Eliminating the middleman serves both schools and students. Colleges are at least making the right response to the credit crisis by making loans directly to their students.   |
The Motley Fool
May 28, 2011
Katie Spence |
Are These Smarties Headed for Disaster? For-profit education gets an F! If Congress does cut funding, it'll result in reduced student populations and an increase in operating costs. |
The Motley Fool
January 20, 2006
Selena Maranjian |
Financial Aid to Be Slashed If you're a college student, a prospective college student, or the parent of some such person, take note: Congress is looking to pass the largest cut in student financial aid in American history. But college can still be affordable -- if you plan ahead now. |
BusinessWeek
November 14, 2005
Lindsey Gerdes |
The Private-Loan Dilemma Unable to borrow enough via the federal government, more students are turning to other lenders, which can be a risky last resort. |
The Motley Fool
September 14, 2011
Dan Caplinger |
3 Ways to Get a Smart Start With Your Money Young people are getting hit on all sides. How to cope. You can't afford to pay so much for your college education that you dig a debt hole you'll never climb out of. |
The Motley Fool
August 28, 2007
Dan Caplinger |
Back to School With the Fool Make sure you and your kids are ready for the rising costs of education. |
The Motley Fool
November 23, 2007
Dan Caplinger |
Find the Right Student Loan College loans come in many varieties. Some have very attractive provisions and guarantees, but others can spell trouble for even the most responsible young adults. |
Registered Rep.
November 21, 2011
Liz O'Shaughnessy |
Negotiating through the Maze of College Costs One of the biggest mistakes that families with college-bound teenagers make is looking in the wrong places for college cash. |
The Motley Fool
June 4, 2010
Hope Nelson-Pope |
College Graduates, Lifelong Debtors? Thousands of students are mired in debt. Who's to blame? |
The Motley Fool
June 1, 2004
Selena Maranjian |
Get Record-Low Rates This is a great time to consolidate your student loans and save money. |
Financial Planning
January 1, 2009
Deborah Fox |
Coming Up Short The current economic environment is putting considerable pressure on families. But if parents and their financial advisors take a proactive approach to college planning, parents and students can avoid reliance on credit markets. |
The Motley Fool
May 12, 2010
Dan Caplinger |
3 Money-Smart Moves for Smart Grads There are certain things new college grads can start doing to make sure they get off on the right foot -- and build a solid foundation for the rest of their financial life. |
Registered Rep.
August 25, 2014
Lynn O'Shaughnessy |
The Most Attractive Student Loans Since many families will need help to cover some of their costs, it's important that advisors be equipped with the basics about borrowing for college. Here are some critical things that you need to know about student loans. |
Financial Planning
June 1, 2010
Donald Jay Korn |
College Loans Say Uncle The new law excluding banks from making federal education loans should be a PLUS for borrowers who can now turn to the Bank of Uncle Sam. |
BusinessWeek
May 19, 2011
Sarah Mulholland |
Sallie Mae Makes a Surprising Comeback Supported by cash from its $146 billion government loan portfolio, Sallie Mae aims to build its private student lending business. |
Financial Planning
March 1, 2008
Donald Jay Korn |
Seeing Red Sallie Mae, the leading lender to college students, reported a $1.6 billion loss in the fourth quarter of 2007. Sallie Mae isn't the only student lender that has been bloodied recently. Students and parents need to be cautious when looking for student loans. |
Financial Planning
August 1, 2010
Donald Jay Korn |
Borrowing Trouble When conversations about college affordability take place, planners may be able to introduce some realities into the discussion. |
The Motley Fool
November 21, 2007
Dan Caplinger |
Giving Thanks for Getting Out of Debt If you're under a mountain of debt, don't lose hope. You can find a way out. Seeing a zero balance is a great feeling. |
The Motley Fool
June 2, 2011
Cindy Johnson |
For-Profit Education Company Shares Popped: What You Need to Know For-profit education companies popped after the Department of Education released new regulations that were not as harsh as the draft version. |
BusinessWeek
January 30, 2006
Aaron Pressman |
Student Loans: Outflank The Hikes Ahead Student loan interest rates are going up on June 30, but there are ways to cushion the blow. |
Registered Rep.
May 11, 2015
Greg Taggart |
Ways to Minimize the Risk of Student Loans Unwary students and their parents continue to pile the debt on in pursuit of what can be a valuable college degree. All too often, the result is a Phi Beta Kappa key to the poor house. |
BusinessWeek
January 6, 2011
John Hechinger |
For-Profit College Grads Also Earn a Life of Debt The schools leave students more indebted than conventional colleges |
The Motley Fool
April 21, 2008
David Lee Smith |
Help May Be Coming for Sallie Mae Federal aid appears near for reeling Sallie Mae. |
The Motley Fool
June 2, 2011
Brian Stoffel |
This Government Rule Should Make You Irate The gainful employment rules are a far cry from what they were before the for-profit education industry sent their lobbyists to Washington. |
Financial Advisor
January 2012
Jerilyn Klein Bier |
College Crunch Advisors should start asking clients where their kids may want to attend college when the kids are high school freshmen or even in middle school, says Mazareas. There's a lot to talk about. |
The Motley Fool
October 13, 2010
Dan Caplinger |
Don't Make These 4 Money Mistakes Parents are making some wrong moves with their money. When it comes to saving for their children's college education, a lot of parents are making mistakes that are keeping their money from working as hard as it could for them. |
The Motley Fool
August 16, 2010
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
These Schools Are Getting Schooled Weak student loan repayments are crushing post-secondary educators. |
Registered Rep.
May 1, 2008
Kevin McKinley |
College Credit Parents reluctantly turn to public and private education loans. Their reticence is unfounded though, because it's much better to borrow money to pay for college than to not go at all. |
Fast Company
December 2009
Anya Kamenetz |
For-Profit Colleges and the Student-Loan-Default Gap The Government Accountability Office reported in September that students at for-profits are much more likely to default on student loans. |
The Motley Fool
March 14, 2011
Charly Travers |
Buying Opportunities in For-Profit Education Do your homework to find the investment opportunities within the for-profit education industry. |
Financial Planning
August 1, 2009
Donald Jay Korn |
College Panic Many of your clients with teenage children may be feeling the college panic about now. They are looking at diminished net worths and an uncertain job market and economy |
The Motley Fool
September 22, 2010
Selena Maranjian |
7 Ways to Cut the Cost of College Why pay hundreds or thousands when you could be saving that money instead? |
The Motley Fool
July 19, 2007
Dan Caplinger |
Pay Less on Your Student Loans Should you consolidate your loans? Take the time to understand all the pros and cons before you choose what to do. |
The Motley Fool
February 18, 2011
Brian Stoffel |
Why I'm Staying Away From For-Profit Education. There are a number of forces working against the industry. |
The Motley Fool
May 17, 2006
Selena Maranjian |
Time Is Running Out for Student Borrowers Interest rates for student loan programs are expected to rise significantly on July 1, and that means the ultimate cost to borrowers will be going up. You can avoid this fiscal trouble, though, by consolidating your student loans. |
BusinessWeek
September 2, 2010
Greg Bensinger |
Student Loan Scrutiny Could Hurt Washington Post The Washington Post's Kaplan education unit may be battered by a crackdown on loan repayment rules. |
The Motley Fool
January 24, 2007
Mary Dalrymple |
Study Your College Loan Options Know when to use a private or a federal loan to pay your tuition bill. |
The Motley Fool
May 11, 2011
Brian Stoffel |
Here Are 2 Diamonds In the Rough Let's take a look at new student enrollment in for-profit education. |
The Motley Fool
January 19, 2007
Mary Dalrymple |
Congress Makes College Loans Cheaper? Some students may see a cut in their college loan interest rates. |
U.S. Banker
July 2007
John Engen |
Financial Char-aid The $85 billion student-loan industry just got a lot more complicated. |
BusinessWeek
June 5, 2006
Lauren Young |
Mom? Dad? I'm Home! Why are so many grads returning to live with their parents? $40 billion in loans. |
The Motley Fool
February 1, 2007
Mary Dalrymple |
College Regrets The current crop of recent college graduates has a big item to add to their list of regrets -- too much debt. |
The Motley Fool
April 27, 2007
Selena Maranjian |
Saving and Planning for College Here are some tips to help you plan how to pay for a college education. |
The Motley Fool
February 20, 2007
Mary Dalrymple |
Save for State U., Too If you're not saving for college because you expect your child will attend an affordable, public school, you might want to rethink your plans a little bit. Public college doesn't necessarily mean a debt-free education. |
The Motley Fool
April 14, 2005
John Dutemple |
Sallie Mae Sticks Close to Home Sallie Mae launches two new programs that will benefit students and investors alike. |
BusinessWeek
February 26, 2007
Anne Tergesen |
Colleges: Too Close To Lenders? Regulators are looking at how schools steer families to favored creditors. |
The Motley Fool
January 3, 2012
Brian Stoffel |
Was I Completely Wrong About For-Profit Education? Our analyst takes a second look at the industry's ability to disrupt. |
Registered Rep.
June 1, 2008
Kevin McKinley |
Student Loans At A Trickle Dozens of education loan providers have either scaled back their lending operations, or announced a departure from the business altogether. |
The Motley Fool
May 12, 2011
Brian Stoffel |
Are These Education Stocks About to Fail? Dig deeper to see how these schools are funded. |
The Motley Fool
September 10, 2010
Dan Caplinger |
Save Smarter for College As the school year starts, it's time to think about your child's future. |
