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3 student loan horror stories

Think twice before signing on those student loans. Debt problems can arise quickly.

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What's a 529?

The 529 savings plan allows tax-free earnings for college and is now offered in every state.

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Lucrative, unusual degrees

You don't need an engineering degree to earn big bucks. These majors offer similar salaries.

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Find a 529 College Savings plan

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Student loan debt

If you don't carefully plan how you'll pay for college, you could be left with a pile of debt.

College degree ROI

How soon you pay off your student loan depends a lot on which job you wind up with.

Destroy student loan debt

Three couples explain their strategies for success on paying down their student loan debt.

Schools for single parents

For single parents wanting a degree, college is anything but a party. Find a school that'll help.

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ByDr. Don Taylor, Ph.D., CFA, CFP, CASL

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Boost college aid chances

Whether you have a mortgage can affect how your child qualifies for college financial aid.

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Split rent with roomies

When roomies have unequal income, try one of these ways to divvy up the rent and monthly bills.

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Student Loan Averages

Product	Rate	+/-	Last week
Stafford Loan Rate-in school	3.40%		4.50%
Stafford Loan Rate-after school	6.80%		7.14%
Plus Loan Rate	7.90%		8.50%
$30K home equity loan FICO	6.16%		6.19%

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