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Education can be a crucial, but expensive part of your future. Discover how to make paying for school more manageable.

Education can be a crucial, but expensive part of your future. Discover how to make paying for school more manageable.

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Get ahead of the job market: 8 ideas to make your college tuition pay off

Using these 8 strategies while you’re still in school can help get the attention of employers when you graduate.

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5 ways to pay off your student loans faster

Tackle student loan debt and make way for your next priorities with these tactics.

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Estimating your child's cost of college

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Seeking financial aid? What you need to know about the FAFSA

Nearly every U.S. college and university uses one financial aid form. Here are 6 key things you need to know before you fill it out.

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How much to save for college: 4 common questions

Looking to kick-start your college savings plan? Get answers to common questions such as how much to save for college and when to start saving.

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Consolidating student loans

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Terms to know when you take out student loans

Paying off student loans can be a challenge, and loan statements full of unfamiliar vocabulary can make the process seem intimidating. Understanding the terminology can help you get a better handle on repaying your student loans.

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10 personal finance tips for your college student

For teens, college is a threshold of independence. Help your college freshman reach for financial success in 10 steps.

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3 repayment options for federal student loans

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Delaying student loan repayment with deferment or forbearance

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How to get the most from the GI Bill

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How to get an early start in planning for college

College planning takes lots of preparation. These timetables can help you and your child begin to plan for the college years ahead.

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5 things you may not know about 529 college savings plans

A Section 529 college savings plan can be a great tax-advantaged way to save for an education, and it may offer surprising financial flexibility. Here are 5 potential ways to benefit from 529 plans.

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Did you know?

There are different kinds of federal loans. Know the difference between Perkins, PLUS loans, and others.

Did You Know? There are different kinds of federal loans. Know the difference between Perkins, PLUS loans, and others. Start learning

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If you have the option of subsidized federal loans, it will cost you less over time than unsubsidized loans.

Did You Know? If you have the option of subsidized federal loans, it will cost you less over time than unsubsidized loans. Learn about loans

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There are multiple kinds of federal loan repayment plans including standard, income-based and extended.

Did You Know? There are multiple kinds of federal loan repayment plans including standard, income-based and extended. Learn about plans

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