Monthly Archives: October 2011

Sandra asks… I have a 684 credit score, can i get a student loan without a cosigner? I am 21 years old, Im married no children, and my parents are not in the picture, (i was in foster homes and so on) I qualified for a pell grant and im supposed to get my amounts … Continue reading

Lisa asks… Should I pay more on credit cards or student loans? I graduated in may 09 I’m in student loan debt, about 16k. I’m also in cc debit too around 2200. One card has 1460 on it at 22.90% the other has a bally of 818 at 16% I usually pay over the min … Continue reading

Richard asks… How long does it take after a bankruptcy to get a mortgage? I had a BK in 2008. I now have no debts except for a student loan, and an income of about 101 thousand a year. How long should I realistically wait until I can apply for a mortgage and have a … Continue reading

Nancy asks… i need history whizzes…………………………………………….? After the Civil War/War Between the States, women not only continued to lead the fight for improving all kinds of living conditions, but the took an increasing interest in public affairs. They proved themselves capable leader of the movements they supported. Clara Barton, who had helped the sick and … Continue reading

Paul asks… Smart tips for paying off student debt? I’m out in the working world now, and eager to get the monkey off my back that is $50,000 in student debt. I’ve heard lots about not paying off too early due to penalties, investing, loan relief and the like, but I have no idea how … Continue reading

Sharon asks… Can my girlfriend afford it? My gf and I want to move in. She makes 40k a year. If we were to rent she would prob have to pay about 450 a month in rent and wants to buy a car at prob 300 per month. She only has insurance for the car … Continue reading

Ruth asks… What is the best private student loan for students whose parents have poor credit? admin answers: If Lady Pink was really a Financial Aid advisor, I am kinda shocked with her response. Anyway… If you are under the age of 24, complete the FAFSA and then have your parents apply for the Federal … Continue reading

Ken asks… My student loans have already been consolidated, but I want to reduce my interest rate? Any options? My student loan was consolidated in 1998-1999. They are stafford loans, used to pay for my law school education. My interest rate is at 8.25%, and apart from decreasing the interest rate by .25% with online … Continue reading

Ruth asks… Has Anyone had success with discharging private student loans in Bankruptcy? While its widely believed that private student loans cannot be discharged in bankruptcy, this is actually not true. There is a clause that if you can prove that repayment of these loans are impossible, a judge can actually discharge this in extreme … Continue reading

Joseph asks… One last time, can student loan debt be forgiven / removed by leaving the country ? Ok , maybe I should ask this question in a little different manner ….. I am leaving this country, I have not bought the tickets yet or told my manager about this yet. I want to leave … Continue reading