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Student loan reform becomes state law

This legislation provides important protections to New York students and their families, too many of whom have been taken advantage of and cheated while in pursuit of quality higher education.

Paying back student loans without breaking the bank

Student loans are difficult to ditch even through bankruptcy - so former students find themselves stuck paying pack thousands of dollars even if they can't find a job or are making little money. In his third State of the Union Address, President Obama warned colleges to put the brakes on rising tuition costs. "Higher education can't be a luxury it's an economic imperative that every family in ...

Smart Ways to Manage Student Debt

By Michael Stratford OUR READER Who: Caitlin Killam, 24 Where: Visalia, Cal. Question: Should I repay my student loans before building savings? SEE ALSO:

Cardiff students warned of loan scam

Students are being warned by Cardiff Trading Standards against a devious student loan scam. An email claiming to be from the Student Loans Company asks for personal information, including bank account details, in exchange for student loan payments.

Bankruptcy lawyers spot 'student debt bomb'

Bankruptcy lawyers are warning about a "student debt bomb" they say is about to explode into a repeat of the mortgage bust.

Suze Orman's Top Five Money Mistakes You Can't Afford To Make

From cosigning a loan to taking out and deferring student loans, money expert Suze Orman warns against the financial choices that could haunt you forever.

Student Loans Seen as Next Casualty of Sluggish Economy, FICO Quarterly Survey Finds

MINNEAPOLIS , Jan. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- FICO's quarterly survey of bank risk professionals found growing concern for the stability of the student loan market and deepening fears about the nation's ...