Federal rule aims to protect students from rogue for-profit schools
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is trying to make it easier for students who have been misled or defrauded by their colleges to have their loans forgiven. The Education Department says a rule...
View ArticleThe highest-paying jobs that don’t require a graduate degree
For some people, four years of college just aren’t enough. There are many reasons a graduate degree can be helpful — including higher average salaries — and those willing to put in the extra time are...
View ArticleShop with new debit card to reduce your student loan debt
NEW YORK — It’s simple. Buy stuff with this new debit card and you’ll reduce your student loan debt. The card offers 1 percent cash back on all your purchases and the money will automatically transfer...
View ArticleAmazon Prime members can now get discounted student loans
The latest perk for Amazon Prime members: a discounted interest rate for student loans. Specifically, Amazon is teaming with Wells Fargo to offer the loans; the bank will offer a discount of 0.5...
View ArticleFAFSA changes: What you need to know to get the most financial aid
NEW YORK — If you plan to go to college next year, you need to know about two changes to the nationwide financial aid form. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the form that every...
View ArticleToys R Us & Babies R Us offer college savings gift cards
WEST HARTFORD–For the first time, two children’s stores now offer college savings gift cards. Toys R Us and Babies R Us are offering physical gift cards for 529 college savings and student loan...
View ArticleWhen unpaid student debt leads to a smaller Social Security check
There are more people over the age of 65 with student loan debt than ever before, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office. And those who are in default may have faced...
View ArticleImmigrant students continue push for financial aid bill
HARTFORD — Immigrant students without legal status in the United States are making a last-ditch pitch for legislation that would make them eligible for institutional financial assistance at state-run...
View ArticleHow to avoid these 5 financial mistakes
HARTFORD— Making the right money moves is a lifelong process if you want to achieve financial independence. Unfortunately, while it takes a lot of small, smart decisions to grow your wealth, it only...
View ArticleImmigrants optimistic financial aid bill will pass this year
HARTFORD — Immigrant students without legal status in the United States are hopeful this will be the year Connecticut legislators make them eligible for institutional financial aid at state-run...
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