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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.
The Top 15 Highest Paying Jobs in America
If you’re hoping to snag a high-paying job, it pays to be aware of the top highest paying jobs in America. In this article, we’ll look at the newest data released by Glassdoor—one of the largest job-hunting and employer-review websites—in its September 2019 report. We’ll compare the Glassdoor data to information provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics…
Continue Reading ->529 College Savings Plans: Everything You Need to Know
What is a 529 College Savings Plan? A 529 Savings Plan is an investment account offering tax and financial aid benefits for students. Your money grows tax-free so long as you use it for qualified educational expenses. This includes higher education costs at more than 6,000 U.S. colleges and more than 400 foreign colleges—tuition, fees, books, supplies, equipment,…
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When is the Best Time to Buy a Car? Find the Perfect Time to Buy
You’ve picked out your dream car and put away some savings for a down payment. Now all that’s left is making sure you get the best deal on your purchase. But when is the best time to buy a car? If you’re willing and able to time the buying of your new car carefully, you can potentially save…
Continue Reading ->First Republic Student Loan Refinance: Is It Right for You?
If you’re seeking to refinance your student loans, you might be considering doing so with First Republic Bank. A First Republic student loan refinance can offer highly-competitive interest rates for paying down your student loans quickly. But a First Republic student loan refinance may come with some disadvantages, as well. Continue reading to learn the pros and cons…
Continue Reading ->Heartland ECSI: Everything You Need to Know
If you’re paying off student loan debt, you may be making payments to Heartland ECSI. As one of the largest and oldest loan servicers in the United States, Heartland ECSI works with private lenders, universities and other institutions, and with the U.S. Department of Education to help students pay for colleges. In this guide to Heartland ECSI, you’ll…
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Dental School Costs in 2019
In 2019, four years of dental school cost an average of $251,233 for residents and $321,575 for non-residents. That total cost includes tuition, mandatory fees, and other associated program costs. It does not include the cost of living. Of course, those are just overall averages. Continue reading for an in-depth look at dental school costs in 2019, including…
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What is the Average Physician Assistant Salary?
If you want to work in medicine but not in the role of physician, you might be considering a career as a physician assistant, or PA. Physician assistants are an indispensable and rapidly-expanding facet of our medical system in the United States. Physician assistants are also high-earners: the average physician assistant salary is $108,430, according to the Bureau…
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What is the Average Teacher Salary?
The average teacher salary for preschool, primary, secondary, and special education teachers is $59,980 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The average median annual salary for this same group is $56,790. You can easily make more or less money as a teacher. It all comes down to your specialty, your experience, your location, and your industry.…
Continue Reading ->Average Surgeon Salary
Medicine can be a lucrative and rewarding career path, and this is especially true for specialists, like surgeons. According to the Medscape Physician Compensation Report 2019, the average surgeon salary for general surgeons is $362,000 per year. That number can be even higher for surgeons who specialize in fields like orthopedics, plastic surgery, or otolaryngology. Average Surgeon Salary…
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The Average Radiologist Salary
The average radiologist salary is $419,000, according to Medscape’s 2019 Compensation Report. Radiologists are amongst the highest-paid medical specialists. Your salary as a radiologist can vary based on your education, where you live, and the industry in which you work. Top-Paying Industries for Radiologists The highest-paying industries for physicians in the category that includes radiologists (BLS)—and their relative…
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