by michaelrapparocklinca | Sep 4, 2022 | Finance, Michael Rappa
Usually, students in college have little experience with credit cards. They don’t have much of a credit history, but they can use student credit cards to build positive credit history while they are in school. Finding credit cards that report to the credit reporting...
by michaelrapparocklinca | Aug 8, 2022 | Finance, Michael Rappa
In 2015, the average student graduated from college with $28,950 in student loans. By 2016, the number was over $37,000. This kind of debt puts plans on hold, such as getting married, buying a home, and having children. In addition, it carries a high risk of default,...
by michaelrapparocklinca | Jul 2, 2022 | Finance, Michael Rappa
Becky Blake went against her parent’s advice to go to a less-expensive state university to go to a private university out of state. When she graduated, she had $98,400 in debt from student loans. With interest, some of it high, the balance would grow over time....
by michaelrapparocklinca | Jun 3, 2022 | Finance, Michael Rappa
According to the DC think tank Bipartisan Policy Center, student loan debt has increased dramatically since 2007. In fact, more than 45 million people owe around $1.7 trillion in debt, and the likelihood of default is increasing. If this happens, the federal...
by michaelrapparocklinca | May 4, 2022 | Finance, Michael Rappa
Although nearly all parents believe that college is an investment in their children’s future, they don’t always have a plan to pay for it. Planning ahead of time reduces stress and helps students know what their options are. If you have money saved, it saves on...
