Posts Tagged ‘student’

What are the best kinds of student loans to get?

I have 0 debt right now and just graduated from an undergrad institution. Now I am going to grad school that will take 2-3 years. I will have to get loans, but what kind of loans should I get?

Are there student loans available that do not gain interest?

I know about the stafford loans already, but I am asking about a loan concerning more money than that. Are there any reputable companies that offer loans with no interest while in college or something like that. Please Help!

How is it possible to deduct more than just interest on student loans?

I have 160k students Sallie Mae loans. I know I can deduct the interest, but how could one deduct the entire paid off loans? Could one do it through an LLC as an education expense, or perhaps pay cash for a piece of property, then take a loan against the property to pay off the [...]

What kind of student loans are there besides stafford?

already receive stafford loans, but I know that some people take out tens of thousands of dollars worth of other loans for school. Im probably going to need around 20,000 beyond the stafford loans altogether. Also, my parents have no money and I think they have bad credit, so will that affect me?
What are some [...]

How to develop financial literacy as a college student?

I’m a college student, but I’ve never worked other than doing volunteers and I’ve been very dependant on my parents. I’m going to start working but I also want to develop financial literacy. What are the good ways in your guys’ opinion? Any websites?

Peter Schiff : Capitalism 101 Student Loans

Schiff explains how government backed student loans influence human behavior and distort a free market.FAIR USE NOTICE: This video may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for educational purposes only. This constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in Title 17 USC section 107 of the US Copyright [...]

How to get rid of student loans before they really start accumulating?

I am a college sophomore attending a state school but even so I have already accumulated thousands in student loan debt. I worked 60+ hours a week last summer and that money won’t even last to cover half this year’s rent and utilities! I am trying to cut back spending but really all I buy [...]

Is it possible to transfer student loans to a different school?

I’ve become rather upset at the school I am currently at. I am looking to change schools very soon if possible. Does anyone know if student loans to another school as long as the new school is accredited? Or do I have to reapply for loans?Can you even transfer to another school that isn’t [...]

Is refinancing your student loans a good idea?

I owe $$ on my student loans. I received some information about refinancing which sounds pretty good. Does anyone have any advice on this? What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing this?

Can student loan interest be used as a tax deduction if the loans are in deferment/forbearance?

I know that student loan interest can be deducted.
My student loans are all either in deferment or forbearance. I’m accruing interest on some of them, but I haven’t actually paid any interest yet. Can I deduct the interest that accrued?
Thanks!