This great resource from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants is must reading for students and their parents. Quoting directly from the article by James Sowell and Melissa Towell in the Journal of Accountancy: There are two types of student loans. Federal student loans (FSLs) are issued directly to students by the federal government.…
Day: October 18, 2016
Preventing and resolving Identity Theft
With 17 million Americans affected by ID theft each year, and our increasing use of the internet, the chances of being affected grow with each year. USA Today explains how to avoid becoming a victim and what to do if your identity is stolen. Far worse than ID theft is identity take over. “The scarier…
When a diamond isn’t forever
“Couples who spend more on engagement rings and wedding festivities are more likely to wind up divorced.” “While student loans are a painful, long-term expense, they are also an investment in one’s career and earnings prospects. But what does lavish spending on a wedding provide? It can lead to divorce, according to a study by Emory…