Consolidating or refinancing your debt in Australia can feel like the wild, wild west. There are companies out there promising ‘debt-free in 12 months.’ While this is certainly possible for some, these sweeping statements can be misleading and even damaging for individuals with a great deal o...
The affordability gap was much lower – $287 – at community colleges. Read: Weighing the Pros and Cons of Working While in College. How Does Student Loan Debt Affect Borrowers? Student loans are a burden for many Americans, especially when inflation rises signific...
Moreover, virtually all sub-national governments in Australia need to turn existing primary budget deficits into substantial surpluses to restore public debt to levels experienced on average over the previous decade. This is not in prospect without even more substantial fiscal consolidation than ...
Deciding where to attend college is challenging for any student, but autistic students may find the choice even harder. Moving to college means making new friends, living with a roommate and managing new academic routines without the family support available in high school. About...
The integration of the state pension system into the government accounts gave the central government access to a large amount of savings, much of which was stored in government bonds. The government used some of this fund to pay off part of the national debt. It also sold off state-owned ...
you can make your travel dreams a reality. Even if you don’t earn a lot or you have debt, there are still plenty of ways to go overseas (I still had debt when I went on my first trip around the world). They may not be fancy or luxurious, but if travel is your priority then ...
Although no one alive currently owns a trillion, we can look at examples who owe it. Now that's some serious credit card debt! Trillions of debt Much of the West has been economically blighted since the huge financial crash of 2008, and indeed, that was a catalyst in the UK's national...
Canada is given a "B" for its system, below those like Australia and Finland with a "B+," but well ahead of the U.S.'s "C+," which groups it among countries like Croatia, Kazakhstan, and Colombia. The worst-ranked are Argentina and the Philippines, among those included in the ...
“I encourage students, even if they see just a $500 scholarship – there’s so much money out there, just apply,” she says. “It takes a lot of time, but you would be surprised at what might come back to you.” See: 11 Steps to Minimize Student ...
“I’m Not Sure if Taking on This Much Debt Is a Good Idea in Light of the Current Economy." Med school is expensive, and for most students that means taking on loans and being unable to earn any appreciable sum of money for four years. Afte...