http://www.studentloandodgers.com Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:22:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Your college career can last for several years, and it's a good bet that you'll be taking student loans at some point. If you're a smart borrower, you'll want to keep tabs on your loan balances, and have some idea of what your monthly payments will be when you graduate. ... http://www.studentloandodgers.com/2008/09/04/keep-your-wits-about-you-when-taking-student-loans/ Most students leave college with some debt - whether it's student loan debt or credit card debt. Additionally, students may take on other obligations - like rent and car payments - as they set up their new life after school. All of this debt may seem overwhelming, or ... http://www.studentloandodgers.com/2008/08/29/strategies-for-avoiding-debt-overload/ Many high school students don't realize that they can enroll and take classes at their local community college while they're still in high school. This ability to dual enroll can save money and time, and can make the university admissions process much easier. By taking one or two basic college ... http://www.studentloandodgers.com/2008/08/26/what-can-a-community-college-do-for-you/ Leaving college with a mound of debt and trying to pay it back on an entry-level salary can leave a lot to be desired. If making ends meet isn't a good enough reason to manage your borrowing in college, try this one on for size: the reality of loan repayment ... http://www.studentloandodgers.com/2008/08/21/another-wise-reason-for-managing-student-loan-borrowing-in-college/ You know the old saying: "It pays to comparison shop." The saying is true, and it applies to more than just goods in the stores. It also applies to student loans. Saving a quarter-point on interest rates over the lifetime of a 10- or 20-year loan can mean huge ... http://www.studentloandodgers.com/2008/08/19/comparison-shopping-for-student-loans/ You've heard stories about young college students who have amassed thousands of dollars in credit card debts, and you don't want to join their ranks! How can you avoid falling victim to the credit card trap while you're in college? The more you know about money, credit cards and debt, ... http://www.studentloandodgers.com/2008/08/07/avoiding-the-credit-trap/ Unfortunately, credit card debt is a reality for most American families. According to the Credit Counseling Service, the average family in 2005 had more than $9,000 in credit card debt, an amount that more than doubled from 1995. If you're like most college students, you begin accumulating debt while in school ... http://www.studentloandodgers.com/2008/07/24/debt-its-everywhere-you-want-to-be/ Citigroup, one of the nation's largest lenders, has cut back dramatically on its participation in the Federal Family Education Loan program (FFELP). Students who had turned to Citigroup to underwrite the Federally guaranteed student loans in the past will need to find a new FFELP lender. The company's student lending ... http://www.studentloandodgers.com/2008/07/16/citigroup-makes-significant-cuts-to-its-student-lending/ Luke Livingston has found a novel way to repay his student loans. The Clark University graduate started a Web site in December that will trade ad space for Livingston's student loan payment. Sponsormyloans.com will provide one month's worth of advertising space to sponsor's willing to pick up the $200 monthly ... http://www.studentloandodgers.com/2008/04/23/student-finds-novel-way-to-repay-student-loans/ Yet another large student loan lender has decided to reduce its federal student loan program options. The Student Loan Corp, which is 80% owned by Citigroup Inc, announced on April 16th, 2008 that it would suspend lending federal student loans to certain schools and withdraw from the Federal Consolidation Loan ... http://www.studentloandodgers.com/2008/04/16/lending-crunch-claims-another-victim/