5 HELPFUL FINANCIAL RESOLUTIONS is an article in the Student Life category that is designed to help improve the student's financial position and lower the need for costly student loans. It is part of the iGrad platform that utilizes adaptive learning and decision tree logic to personalize each user’s experience and deliver content in a format t...
6 ACTIONS TO TAKE IF YOU ARE LIVING PAYCHECK TO PAYCHECK is an article in the Behavioral Finance category, with tips on how to stop living paycheck to paycheck and start saving. It is part of the iGrad platform that utilizes adaptive learning and decision tree logic to personalize each user’s experience.
BUDGETING FOR STUDENTS is an article with tips and advice for college students. It is part of the iGrad platform that utilizes adaptive learning and decision tree logic to personalize the user experience and deliver content in a format that's interesting to them.
CORONAVIRUS AND YOUR FINANCIAL HEALTH is a a guide with answers, tips, and advice for staying financially well during the COVID-19 pandemic.
ENTRANCE & EXIT COUNSELING FOR FEDERAL STUDENT LOANS are videos designed to make counseling sessions compliant with federal regulations to inform federal student loan borrowers. Topics include the rights and responsibilities of borrowing, the consequences of delinquency and default, and preparing to manage student loan debt.
HOW CREDIT SCORES ARE CREATED is an article about factors that determine a credit score.
IS CO-SIGNING FOR YOUR CHILD REALLY A GOOD IDEA? is an article that explores the pros and cons to both the student and the parent. A key takeaway is that they should discuss the implications of borrowing and co-signing beforehand.
MANAGING A COLLEGE STUDENT BUDGET is an article that addresses the need to create and follow a budget, distinguish between needs and wants, and learn to compare cost options.
SIMPLE SAVING TIPS TO CUT COLLEGE COSTS is an article with tips about the FAFSA application, merit and field-related scholarships, starting at a community college, exploring less expensive housing, and work-study. It is part of a platform that utilizes adaptive learning and decision tree logic to personalize each user’s experience.
THE SECRET TO SOLVING YOUR MONEY PROBLEMS -- FOR GOOD is an article about paying off debt and having an honest conversation with oneself about what spending habits can put a person in the position of needing to break the debt cycle.
WANTS VS. NEEDS: THE SECRET TO SUCCESSFULLY PRIORITIZING YOUR EXPENSES is an article with guidelines to help students align their budget to meet reality and be better prepared for life during and after college.
WHAT INFORMATION DO LENDERS ASK FOR ON CREDIT CARD APPLICATIONS is an article about the requirements of applying for a credit card, and the importance of your credit score and how it can impact the interest rate.
WHEN SHOULD YOU REFINANCE YOUR STUDENT LOANS is an article that explores when it does and doesn't make sense to refinance. It is part of the iGrad platform that utilizes adaptive learning and decision tree logic to personalize the user’s experience and aims to deliver content in a format that's interesting to them.
WHO ELSE WANTS TO RETIRE SOME DAY WITHOUT HAVING TO WORRY ABOUT MONEY is an article about employer sponsored 401k plans, the time value of money, and the penalty on early withdrawals from the plan.