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Our blog is designed to provide information regarding some of the critical topics those with student loans must be aware of to be able to make educated decisions regarding their future.
What is the Average CRNA Salary?
If you’re an RN or nursing student, you may be interested in becoming a certified registered nurse anesthesiologist, and for good reason. CRNAs are in high demand, and the average CRNA salary is higher than that of other nursing professions. Read on if you’re interested in learning the average CRNA salary, as well as more information about what…
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What is Accessible Income? What to Count and What to Leave Out
Accessible income includes all the income you have a “reasonable expectation of access” to. For most people, it’s more than just paychecks from your regular job. It also includes income sources like an allowance, a scholarship, or Social Security payments. What Counts as Accessible Income? Since accessible income is only associated with credit card applications, your age determines…
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What is the Average Dentist Starting Salary?
Dentistry has long been amongst the highest-paying professions in the United States and worldwide. But as is the case in other high-paying careers, a dentist starting salary can vary a great deal. Primarily, your salary as a dentist depends on your experience in dentistry, as well as where you live. Dentist Starting Salary According to the Bureau of…
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Average Healthcare Cost in 2019
The average healthcare cost has steadily risen in the United States for the past 59 years. In 2019, costs are projected to continue to increase. Below, we’ll explore average healthcare costs by care type, payer, state, gender, and age to give you an idea of where healthcare is headed in 2019 and beyond. Quick Facts on the Cost…
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Average Lawyer Salary in 2019
The average lawyer salary in the United States was $120,910 in 2018, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics most recent published data. This is a 1.4% increase over the 2017 average which was $119,250. Whether you’re a practicing lawyer, studying for the bar exam, or still just considering law school, it is helpful to understand your earning…
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How to Get Out of Paying Student Loans: Traditional Routes and Getting Creative
If you borrowed money to pay for college, you could be stuck paying off student debt for many years to come. Luckily, there are some standard—and some more creative—ways to stop making payments on your student loans legally and legitimately. Federal Programs to Get Out of Paying Student Loans You can’t completely escape student debt once it’s been…
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Elizabeth Warren on Student Loans in 2019
Elizabeth Warren has served as the senior United States Senator from Massachusetts since 2013. In mid-April of 2019, Warren released her official presidential campaign platform regarding student loan forgiveness and college affordability. We’re going to break down Elizabeth Warren’s current platform and the past positions she’s taken on student loans and student loan forgiveness. Elizabeth Warren 2020 Student Loan…
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Bernie Sanders on Student Loans in 2019
Bernie Sanders has been a member of the U.S. Senate since 2007 and is the longest-serving independent senator in U.S. history. He represents the state of Vermont, where students graduate with an average of $30,651 in student loans each year. In 2016, he unsuccessfully ran for president on the Democratic ballot. In February 2019, Sanders announced that he…
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Everything You Need to Know About Need-Based Financial Aid
What is Need-Based Financial Aid? As opposed to other types of student aid, need-based aid is awarded solely based on your—or your family’s—financial situation. Need-based financial aid is distributed by the federal government, as well as through state governments and institutions like colleges. Your eligibility for need-based financial aid is determined using the Free Application for Federal Student…
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Expected Family Contribution (EFC): What it is and How it Affects You
Colleges needed a fair way to assess a students’ financial need and to determine what scholarships or loans they’re eligible for. Expected family contribution or EFC is the number used by colleges to figure this all out. Below, we’ll explain what EFC is, what it’s used for, how to calculate your estimated expected family contribution, and how to…
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