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Negotiate Law School Scholarships After Seat Deposits 04/30/2017 08:00pm • Welcome to the latest installment of Law Admissions Q&A, a monthly feature that provides law school admissions advice to readers who send in questions and admissions profiles. If you have a question, email us for a chance to be featured next month. This week, I will discuss how to negotiate for How to Use the One-and-Done Method for Retirement Savings 04/27/2017 08:00pm • Scraping together extra funds to contribute to an individual retirement account or 401(k) plan can be tough. Many savings methods focus on expenses that vary from month to month, like dining out and buying groceries. But these types of savings take effort every single month. Let's say your goal is Fannie Mae rolls out new student loan programs for homeowners, potential buyers 04/26/2017 10:21am • WASHINGTON â Homeowners with student loans could eliminate some of that debt by rolling it into a new mortgage with a lower rate through Fannie Mae. In addition, potential buyers sidelined by the burden of student loan debt could find it easier to qualify for a loan under two other programs. Un 7 Public Radio Shows That Can Save or Make You Money 04/25/2017 08:00pm • In many parts of the country, if you tune your FM radio to the left of the dial, you'll hit at least one public radio station. While some play mostly music, others feature news and talk shows that can help you better understand the economy, make smarter career decisions or become a savvier consumer Learn When to Decline a Student Loan 04/25/2017 08:00pm • When Kevin Lilly was in one of his last semesters at Lasell College in Massachusetts, he realized he had taken more student loan money than he needed. The Boston resident was commuting to school from home, buying used textbooks and had scholarships that supplemented his tuition. So he told the fina Where to Find the Best Hotel Concierges 04/25/2017 08:00pm • These leading concierges enhance the guest experience with VIP perks and memorable services.Savvy travelers know how to get tickets to popular events or a reservation at a busy restaurant. They enlist the services of the hotel's concierge. After all, a hotel concierge knows the nooks and crannies of Parent PLUS Loans Face Potential Reform 04/25/2017 08:00pm • For more than 30 years, the federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students -- or PLUS loan -- has helped parents meet the gap between the financial aid their children receive and the total cost to attend college. Once a relatively small program, PLUS has grown steadily over the years as college cos Parent Plus: The new loan crisis that could be worse than the last 04/25/2017 05:36pm • WASHINGTON â Nearly a decade after the mortgage crisis that cost millions of Americans their homes, thereâs another loan crisis looming. Itâs called the Parent Plus program â a government-run loan education program that has outstanding loans to 3 million Americans. It has allowed many you 10 MBA Programs Where New Grads Make More Than They Owe 04/24/2017 08:00pm • The U.S. News Short List, separate from our overall rankings, is a regular series that magnifies individual data points in hopes of providing students and parents a way to find which undergraduate or graduate programs excel or have room to grow in specific areas. Be sure to explore The Short List: Remembering the Holocaust: Honoring lives lost, survivors, heroes Remembering the Holocaust: Honoring lives lost, survivors, heroes 04/24/2017 07:29am • FAIRFAX, Va.â Monday is Yom HaâShoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day, and commemorations were held ahead of the observance to honor the lives of those who perished during the genocide. This yearâs observance occurs nearly two weeks after hate-based graffiti was spray painted on the Jewish Co How a New Credit Card Can Boost Your Credit Score 04/23/2017 08:00pm • Many people are wary of applying for a new credit card because they've heard that their credit score takes a hit when they do it. Here's the real scoop: Those folks aren't wrong. They just don't know the full story. The truth is that if you play your cards right (pun intended), that credit score din 10 completely careless credit card mistakes you're making 10 completely careless credit card mistakes you're making 04/22/2017 05:01am • Improve your credit card habits. Many consumers either love or hate credit cards. They can be extremely helpful if used responsibly, but they can also hurt you if you don't use them right. Wondering how you can use your credit card better? Check out this list of mistakes to avoid and what to do i Calculate the True Cost of an Online Degree 04/20/2017 08:00pm • Choosing between online and on-campus education and then selecting a specific program can be tricky if you don't first determine all of the costs. Many prospective students only consider tuition and fees, what are usually referred to as "direct costs," or those that college will bill directly to you How Rising Rates May Affect Real Estate Investors 04/20/2017 08:00pm • The Federal Reserve's decision to implement a 0.25 percent rate hike in December and again in March has sparked speculation on how bond yields may be affected, but the impact of rising rates is set to trickle over into other asset classes, including real estate. With at least two additional rate hik 5 Rules to Follow When Credit Card Hopping 04/20/2017 08:00pm • It's often called credit card hopping: applying to multiple credit cards and opening new accounts and sometimes closing old ones -- usually, to take advantage of a new cash bonus, rewards points or other offers. It's a strategy sometimes promoted by personal finance experts and naturally by credit
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