Here's a Monthly Budget that might help with wise spending. http://go.salliemae.com/content/edservicing/pdf/My_Monthly_Budget.pdf … [Read more...] about Budget
Spending and Savings Plans Creating and sticking to a spending and savings plan might not be your idea of fun, but it can help you control your spending so you CAN have fun without getting into money trouble. If you don't have much money coming in, don't worry—following a realistic plan CAN still allow you to have some small luxuries, even if it is an occasional soda or … [Read more...] about Budget
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The Path to Repayment As you leave school, understanding how your student loans will impact your finances can help you successfully manage your loans. This timeline teaches you about what happens during your grace period and the steps to take along the path to repayment. Start the repayment path 7 Months Great Lakes is your federal student loan servicer. That means … [Read more...] about Repayment
Remember those loans you took out to help pay for school? The six months of your grace period gave you the time you need to make sure you know how many Federal Stafford Loans you have, what your monthly payment amount will be, where to mail your payment, and when to start paying the loans back. When it's time to make payments on your loans, you will work with one or more loan … [Read more...] about Loans