Download or read book What You Don t Know About Student Loans Can Hurt You written by Ce Cole Dillon and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you think that everyone should go to college? If so, can you write a check to pay for tuition and college expenses? If you can't write a check, and you don't have scholarship money, then you are probably going to be a student loan borrower.Like most people, you probably think that student loans are like all other financial products. They are not. Student loans are not subject to normal consumer protections. If you get in over your head you can't go to bankruptcy court to discharge your loan. And if you default, your tax refunds, government disability pay, or social security payments can be garnished administratively. That means the government doesn't have to sue you to take part of your money to pay this debt.The student loan crisis occurs in the context of people buying more education than they could afford and borrowing for it. If you are buying a car, you don't buy a Mercedes if all you can afford is a Chevy. But we don't think that way when it comes to education. Affordability is the last question that gets asked.After reading What You Don't Know About Student Loans Could Hurt You, you will know that the first question you should ask is "how much can I afford". And if you have already bought college, and are now trying to pay back your college debt, this book will tell you about innovative government programs that will allow you a better way to pay back your debt, so that you can pay for your life, not just your student loans.
Download or read book What You Don t Know about Student Loans Can Hurt You written by Ce Cole Dillon and published by . This book was released on 2015-04 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you think that everyone should go to college? If so, can you write a check to pay for tuition and college expenses? If you can't write a check, and you don't have scholarship money, then you are probably going to be a student loan borrower. Like most people, you probably think that student loans are like all other financial products. They are not. Student loans are not subject to normal consumer protections. If you get in over your head you can't go to bankruptcy court to discharge your loan. And if you default, your tax refunds, government disability pay, or social security payments can be garnished administratively. That means the government doesn't have to sue you to take part of your money to pay this debt. The student loan crisis occurs in the context of people buying more education than they could afford and borrowing for it. If you are buying a car, you don't buy a Mercedes if all you can afford is a Chevy. But we don't think that way when it comes to education. Affordability is the last question that gets asked. After reading What You Don't Know About Student Loans Could Hurt You, you will know that the first question you should ask is "how much can I afford." And if you have already bought college, and are now trying to pay back your college debt, this book will tell you about innovative government programs that will allow you a better way to pay back your debt, so that you can pay for your life, not just your student loans
Download or read book Destroy Your Student Loan Debt written by Anthony ONeal and published by Ramsey Press. This book was released on 2020-04-07 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You don’t have to spend decades paying off your student loans! You can destroy your debt fast and live a life of freedom. You’ve been lied to: there’s no such thing as good debt. Debt sucks. Period. And that includes student loan debt. No matter what you believed—or were told—when you took out your loans, you need to get serious about getting rid of your debt fast, because it’s costing you more than you know. That’s why bestselling author Anthony ONeal wrote this motivating 64-page Quick Read—to show you why you need to dump your debt fast and how to do it. If you have student loan debt and have never heard of Ramsey Solutions or the 7 Baby Steps, this 64-page Quick Read is for you. Anthony will walk you step-by-step through Baby Steps 1 and 2 to show you how to dump your debt forever. You’ll learn: -The ugly truth about how debt hurts you -The importance of an emergency fund and how to budget (Baby Step 1) -The power of the debt snowball (Baby Step 2) -Exactly what to do to pay off your student loans faster -How to control your money so it doesn’t control you -You’ll also hear stories from real people about how they paid off their debt fast You don’t need relief from your debt, you need to get mad at it. Because the truth is, when you get mad enough, you can pay off your loans faster than you ever thought possible—and take control of your money, and your life, for good! Don’t let anything stand in the way of your future. This plan has helped millions get out of debt and you’re next. You can do this! (Ramsey Press)
Download or read book I Don t Want to Die Poor written by Michael Arceneaux and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-04-07 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of NPR’s Best Books of 2020 One of Time’s 100 Must-Read Books of 2020 From the New York Times bestselling author of I Can’t Date Jesus, which Vogue called “a piece of personal and cultural storytelling that is as fun as it is illuminating,” comes a wry and insightful essay collection that explores the financial and emotional cost of chasing your dreams. Ever since Oprah Winfrey told the 2007 graduating class of Howard University, “Don’t be afraid,” Michael Arceneaux has been scared to death. You should never do the opposite of what Oprah instructs you to do, but when you don’t have her pocket change, how can you not be terrified of the consequences of pursuing your dreams? Michael has never shied away from discussing his struggles with debt, but in I Don’t Want to Die Poor, he reveals the extent to which it has an impact on every facet of his life—how he dates; how he seeks medical care (or in some cases, is unable to); how he wrestles with the question of whether or not he should have chosen a more financially secure path; and finally, how he has dealt with his “dream” turning into an ongoing nightmare as he realizes one bad decision could unravel all that he’s earned. You know, actual “economic anxiety.” I Don’t Want to Die Poor is an unforgettable and relatable examination about what it’s like leading a life that often feels out of your control. But in Michael’s voice that’s “as joyful as he is shrewd” (BuzzFeed), these razor-sharp essays will still manage to make you laugh and remind you that you’re not alone in this often intimidating journey.
Download or read book Thick written by Tressie McMillan Cottom and published by The New Press. This book was released on 2018-01-08 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FINALIST FOR THE 2019 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD Named a notable book of 2019 by the New York Times Book Review, Chicago Tribune, Time, and The Guardian As featured by The Daily Show, NPR, PBS, CBC, Time, VIBE, Entertainment Weekly, Well-Read Black Girl, and Chris Hayes, "incisive, witty, and provocative essays" (Publishers Weekly) by one of the "most bracing thinkers on race, gender, and capitalism of our time" (Rebecca Traister) “Thick is sure to become a classic.” —The New York Times Book Review In eight highly praised treatises on beauty, media, money, and more, Tressie McMillan Cottom—award-winning professor and acclaimed author of Lower Ed—is unapologetically "thick": deemed "thick where I should have been thin, more where I should have been less," McMillan Cottom refuses to shy away from blending the personal with the political, from bringing her full self and voice to the fore of her analytical work. Thick "transforms narrative moments into analyses of whiteness, black misogyny, and status-signaling as means of survival for black women" (Los Angeles Review of Books) with "writing that is as deft as it is amusing" (Darnell L. Moore). This "transgressive, provocative, and brilliant" (Roxane Gay) collection cements McMillan Cottom's position as a public thinker capable of shedding new light on what the "personal essay" can do. She turns her chosen form into a showcase for her critical dexterity, investigating everything from Saturday Night Live, LinkedIn, and BBQ Becky to sexual violence, infant mortality, and Trump rallies. Collected in an indispensable volume that speaks to the everywoman and the erudite alike, these unforgettable essays never fail to be "painfully honest and gloriously affirming" and hold "a mirror to your soul and to that of America" (Dorothy Roberts).
Download or read book Game of Loans written by Beth Akers and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2018-05-29 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why fears about a looming student loan crisis are unfounded—and how they obscure what's really wrong with student lending College tuition and student debt levels have been rising at an alarming pace for at least two decades. These trends, coupled with an economy weakened by a major recession, have raised serious questions about whether we are headed for a major crisis, with borrowers defaulting on their loans in unprecedented numbers and taxpayers being forced to foot the bill. Game of Loans draws on new evidence to explain why such fears are misplaced—and how the popular myth of a looming crisis has obscured the real problems facing student lending in America. Bringing needed clarity to an issue that concerns all of us, Beth Akers and Matthew Chingos cut through the sensationalism and misleading rhetoric to make the compelling case that college remains a good investment for most students. They show how, in fact, typical borrowers face affordable debt burdens, and argue that the truly serious cases of financial hardship portrayed in the media are less common than the popular narrative would have us believe. But there are more troubling problems with student loans that don't receive the same attention. They include high rates of avoidable defaults by students who take on loans but don’t finish college—the riskiest segment of borrowers—and a dysfunctional market where competition among colleges drives tuition costs up instead of down. Persuasive and compelling, Game of Loans moves beyond the emotionally charged and politicized talk surrounding student debt, and offers a set of sensible policy proposals that can solve the real problems in student lending.
Download or read book Student Debt Crisis written by Matthew Gumke and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-09-19 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America is suffering from a debt crisis, cased by insane levels of student loans. Wages have only increased 67% since 1970, yet student loans are exploding to record levels, year after year. This, along with soaring cost of living, has made it nearly impossible for ordinary millennials who go to college, to become financially independent in the richest country on earth. If you go to college and study most degrees and use the information you learned in your degree in the workforce, the American dream is dead. As an entrepreneur who's looking to hire millennials, I can tell you that most graduates don't have a clue how to help my businesses.Not only that, they're in a constant state of fear and panic. Even if I pay them a great wage, they can't afford to make ends meet due to their obscene student loans, often at high interest rates. They're trying to get married, buy a house and have kids, yet their crippling loans makes it impossible.Many millennials are ostracised from the dating scene, because they're simply too poor from student loans to date. It's affecting their self-image, self esteem and confidence. 1.Total student loan debt is over $1.5 Trillion2.College tuition has increased 213% since 19803.More than 3 million people aged 65+ are still paying off their student loans4.As of May 2018, 101 people owe at least $1m in unpaid student loans5.Black families carry more debt than white families and they're more likely to default on their loans.6.40% of student will default on their loans by 20237.49% of total loan value in bankruptcies are student loans. They're unforgivable by bankruptcy 8.13% of of Americans surveyed last year said they've decided not to have kids because their student loan debt is so high9.Student loan defaults are higher than the 2008 mortgage crisis10.50% of millennials think college wasn't worthwhileThis message is for concerned parents who worry about the future of their children/teenagers. It's also for people worried if going to college/university in the 21st century will help them get ahead in life. It's also for people stuck in a student loan crisis, looking to finally learn how to create a high income. I'm writing this because I wish someone gave me this advice when I was 16 and I was being shouted at for not going to university. I was told that I'd never be successful. I was told that my life would be so miserable, it wouldn't be worth living. I believe that college died a painful death this century. No longer does a child need a formal education to get ahead in life. College in the United States of America has turned into a horrible scam, enriching a few at the top of the pyramid, while the teachers and students suffer. Do you think the children of the people that own these colleges go to university? The children of people making 10's of millions of dollars per year?It's turned middle class children of the future into debt slaves. Unless these debt slaves somehow find a way to produce an exceptionally high income, they'll never be able to create the levels of upward social mobility seen before in previous generations. Parents know it, kids know it, college has turned into a scam. Unless you want to be a doctor, lawyer, engineer, accountant, nurse, or something that needs a degree, you're better off not signing the dotted line on a 6-figure loan. From the statistics you'll see and learn about in this book, even a high income career isn't enough. Not only do I show the problems, I provide solutions. This could be the book that helps you finally sell them on the idea that you don't need to go to college/university to become successful. I was able to become successful without crippling loans. I want the same for you too.
Download or read book Student Debt written by Avery Elizabeth Hurt and published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2019-12-15 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As of 2019, Americans owed over 1.56 trillion dollars in student loan debt, and 69 percent of college students who graduated in 2018 had to take out student loans. Student debt has increased significantly over the past twenty years, but what factors have brought this about? Are students to blame for making irresponsible financial decisions, or is the price of education rising disproportionately to average income? How do variables like class and race impact student debt? What impact do these debts have on individuals and the economy? This volume examines the nature of America's student debt crisis and explores possible solutions.
Download or read book Dear Debt written by Melanie Lockert and published by Coventry House Publishing. This book was released on 2016-08-12 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In her debut book Dear Debt, personal finance expert Melanie Lockert combines her endearing and humorous personal narrative with practical tools to help readers overcome the crippling effects of debt. Drawing from her personal experience of paying off eighty thousand dollars of student loan debt, Melanie provides a wealth of money-saving tips to help her community of debt fighters navigate the repayment process, increase current income, and ultimately become debt-free. By breaking down complex financial concepts into clear, manageable tools and step-by-step processes, Melanie has provided a venerable guide to overcoming debt fatigue and obtaining financial freedom. Inside Dear Debt you will learn to: • Find the debt repayment strategy most effective for your needs • Avoid spending temptations by knowing your triggers • Replace expensive habits with cheaper alternatives • Become a frugal friend without being rude • Start a side hustle to boost your current income • Negotiate your salary to maximize value • Develop a financial plan for life after debt
Download or read book Life Admin written by Elizabeth Emens and published by Houghton Mifflin. This book was released on 2019 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "It's a relief just to talk about it. It's heaven to fix it: "admin," the administrative chores that have exploded in our busy lives. Here's the book that will give you many hours of your life back"--
Download or read book The College Student s Guide to Paying Off Your College Loan written by Steven Needham and published by Hyperink Inc. This book was released on 2012-03-02 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABOUT THE BOOK Graduation from college is a time of joy and relief, but for those saddled with student loan debt, it can also be a time of fear and trepidation. Students get a six-month grace period before they’re required to start paying their loans, but this will pass quickly, so it is a good idea to start planning how to pay off your student loans as soon as possible. The good news is, student loan debt is one of the best kinds of debt to have. It carries a low interest rate, and there are many different payment plans that can be utilized in order to pay down the debt. The most important thing to remember is that it is very important to address student debt and not ignore your student loan payments. The loan companies have many different programs to help you reduce your debt and avoid accruing more interest, but it is vital that you stay in touch with these companies so that they understand your unique financial situation. When you get a new job or lose a job, the terms of your student loan payment agreements will change accordingly. Anytime you have a major life change, you will need to consider how it will affect the repayment of your student loans. EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK There are also some programs that offer student loan forgiveness. When a student loan is forgiven, a portion or all of the debt amount is wiped clean and you are no longer required to pay. Some student loan forgiveness programs are based on the type of career that you have. Teaching Programs If you owe on Stafford student loans, you can teach full time for five consecutive years in a low-income public school, and you may be eligible to have a portion of your loan cancelled. This program is set up to encourage graduates to utilize their skills in improving the American public school system. You can find out more about this forgiveness program on the Federal Student Aid Website on their Stafford Loan Forgiveness Program for Teachers page. Buy a copy to keep reading!
Download or read book The White Coat Investor s Financial Boot Camp written by James M. Dahle and published by . This book was released on 2019-03 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Doctors and other high income professionals receive little training in personal finance, investing, or business. This book teaches them what they did not learn in school or residency. It includes information on insurance, personal finance, budgeting, buying housing, mortgages, student loan management, retirement accounts, taxes, investing, correcting errors, paying for college, estate planning and asset protection.
Download or read book Debt Free Degree written by Anthony ONeal and published by Ramsey Press. This book was released on 2019-10-07 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every parent wants the best for their child. That’s why they send them to college! But most parents struggle to pay for school and end up turning to student loans. That’s why the majority of graduates walk away with $35,000 in student loan debt and no clue what that debt will really cost them.1 Student loan debt doesn’t open doors for young adults—it closes them. They postpone getting married and starting a family. That debt even takes away their freedom to pursue their dreams. But there is a different way. Going to college without student loans is possible! In Debt-Free Degree, Anthony ONeal teaches parents how to get their child through school without debt, even if they haven’t saved for it. He also shows parents: *How to prepare their child for college *Which classes to take in high school *How and when to take the ACT and SAT *The right way to do college visits *How to choose a major A college education is supposed to prepare a graduate for their future, not rob them of their paycheck and freedom for decades. Debt-Free Degree shows parents how to pay cash for college and set their child up to succeed for life.
Download or read book The Pastor of the Student Loan Disaster College Debt Or Skill Set written by Charles A. Chadwick and published by Pwp Publishing. This book was released on 2023-06-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Valuable perspectives on how to tackle student loan debt from a man who earned two degrees and paid off all college debt with the help of ONE thing! So, you're thinking about getting a degree. But do you know what lies ahead? Author Charles A. Chadwick Jr. knows... and he knows it all too well. Charles, like many of us, was raised on the universal truth that "success hinges on education". But, like most maxims, it has been twisted every which way to serve several narratives. Yes, being college-educated can lead you to success. But is it the ONLY kind of education that can get you there? Delivered through the witty, educational sermons of The Pastor of the Student Loan Disaster, "College Debt or Skill Set: A Critical Choice for Success" is chock-full of practical advice that has served Charles - and many others like him - well. A former college student who experienced the challenge of paying for his college education without any external financial assistance, Charles was able to cut down his college costs by thousands of dollars, which amounted to 40% of his college expenditures. This allowed him to successfully graduate and pursue a successful career paved by his passions. And it is this exact goal that Charles wants you to achieve as well. With the Pastor's help, "College Debt or Skill Set" highlights valuable insights on how you can: Cut costs for college and limit student debt: Filled with both anecdotal and research-based insights and advice, this book helps you understand what your finances entail so you can limit your financial risks and hit the ground running right after you get your hands on your diploma. Make time to learn a trade: Having multiple ways to earn more never hurt anyone. In fact, it helps tremendously! This guide showcases the importance of having a good skill set you can leverage so you can maximize your earning capacity all while getting your degree. Explore other career avenues that don't require a university diploma: Education isn't limited to the four corners of a school classroom. In fact, the world holds many opportunities for learning that you can monetize and build a career on. In this guide, you will learn how to do just that and so much more! Just like his other bestselling books, "Chadwick's Cultivated Circumstances: Experience Is Sometimes Priceless" and "Chadwick's College Checklist: 2 Steps W/Tips On How To Cut College Costs Down", "College Debt or Skill Set" builds on practical advice on how to navigate the complex terrain of college costs and the role it plays in your future success. With the Pastor's guidance, you can learn how to overcome student loans, become more financially strong, and secure your future! There are millions of Americans who carry massive student loan debt and racking up more bills! If a student or person can transition into the trade industry they can learn a lifetime worth of earning skills! Ready to take on this challenge? For more information, please check out our other books, blogs, podcast, and reviews to help guide you. Website: www.chadwicksexperiences.com
Download or read book Repaying Your Student Loans written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book College Success written by Amy Baldwin and published by . This book was released on 2020-03 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Student Loans and the Dynamics of Debt written by Brad Hershbein and published by W.E. Upjohn Institute. This book was released on 2015-02-23 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The papers included in this volume represent the most current research and knowledge available about student loans and repayment. It serves as a valuable reference for researchers and policymakers who seek a deeper understanding of how, why, and which students borrow for their postsecondary education; how this borrowing may affect later decisions; and what measures can help borrowers repay their loans successfully.
