Dealing with Debt

Did you know that students expect to earn 44 percent more than they actually do when they graduate? And that at most college, each class breaks down to $100 per hour? (No use feeling guilty about sleeping through most of them now!)... more >

The dog days of debt have consumed the nation, and as members of so-called “Generation Debt,” perhaps it’s time to face the facts and peer into the abyss of our bank accounts. Check out these articles from Consumerist to get the ball rolling on a new era of financial self-awareness:... more >

Last night, the Senate endorsed an amended version of the $700 trillion economic bailout plan, putting the pressure on the House to pass it by the end of the week. But how will it affect you, the recent grad?... more >

Pre-paying all your loans, consolidating through the government, and fleeing the country are not the only ways to deal with your debt. You can also ask your parents to handle it!... more >

If you’re still in college, you may notice fewer credit card companies offering you free Nalgenes if you sign up for some plastic. That’s because college are cracking down on credit-card marketing on campus to curb the trend of students graduating with massive debt.... more >

When you’re a recent grad with a miniscule income, a sublet apartment, and no bills in your name, convincing credit card companies to throw you a bone isn’t always easy. Combine those stacked odds with the fact that it takes an advanced... more >

The reason why saving money is so difficult is because it usually involves convincing yourself you don't want things you actually do want and telling yourself that, no, you didn't "earn" a Starbucks latte by waking up on time for work.... more >

Boomerangers. Millenials. Kidults. Generation Debt—these are just some of the terms used to describe us twentysomethings. Why? Because we rack up crazy student debt, head back home after college, move to expensive cities even though we have horrible salaries... more >

With gas prices, unemployment, and inflation all on the rise, recent graduates could really use a financial break. Well, today’s the day. Thanks to the economy’s Lohan-like bender, the interest rate for federal student loans plummets today, July 1st, from a weighty 6.62% to a wispy 3.62%... more >