Student Loans in the US have had much revising of late, and President Donald Trump’s administration has put into place a contract that will add to the changes, with a direct effect on borrowers. This new contract will mean that four private companies now handle federal student loans, that
In early 2017, 1,300 online degree programs were looked at by US News, in the effort to rank them, and distinguish the best offerings. They looked at online only programs (not courses that required some campus attendance), and both profit and non-profit offerings. Online education by a reputable university
In the US, there is an option to consolidate direct student loans in order to manage the loan repayments better. This is something that can be done at no extra cost to the borrower, however there are certain aspects to be aware of, as with any loan consolidation. Here
It has been reported that the average American household has around $16,000 of debt, which is most commonly credit card debt. Much of this however is said to be due to rising living costs (but not rising wages), medical bills, and paying a mortgage. While most of us don’t
Whether hard times were to blame for your bad credit score, or irresponsible behaviour, trying to get finance again as a reformed character can feel impossible. Even if you find yourself in a position with a steady income, with a bad credit score you will be seen by lenders as
Even though you might have been in a car accident that absolutely wasn’t your fault, it is still highly likely that your car insurance can go up. It is a foregone conclusion that if you crash your car or cause an accident, your car insurance will go up. However,
Regulations and national guidelines vary from country to country, but one thing that is mandatory when practicing nursing is to have some sort of training that is accredited with nursing school. This means courses with nursing school accreditation are required by those in healthcare environments undertaking nursing duties. A
Every country has a different set of criteria for repaying back their student loans. In the US, the Federal government have made an interesting change in the way in which those with outstanding student loans pay them back – stating that they can cap the repayments at 10% maximum
Credit cards can be a brilliant tool when used responsibly, however, use a credit card the wrong way and you are likely heading for trouble. As a student, funds are limited, and so while it is inevitable you will wish to get a credit card, it is important that
The brain is the most complex part of the body, and one that even experts will feely admit still baffles them at times. In terms of understanding the human brain, we have only just begun. The latest to be revealed by scientists is that there is one single giant
