Student Loans

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America's Wealth Coach Deborah Owens has a few tips that will help you kick your student loan debt to the curb.

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Student loan debt is at an all time high — and it’s hitting African-American students the hardest. According to a study by the Brookings Institution, there are racial debt disparities in low-to-moderate income students. Black students leave college with an average debt of $27,000, while White students incur an average of $20,000. Student load debt facts: Black […]

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An Inspector General report says the Education Department misled the public about the misdeeds of student loan companies. Lawmakers are outraged over the mistreatment of military service members.

I can feel his struggle! Writing out my student loan check every month for a decade was daunting. Let me tell you, when the last check was written…it was a celebration! So when I came across this video by inspirational artist Dee-1 produced a video once he paid off his student loans. You gotta check […]

In what might be an extreme use of government resources, reports are coming forth that U.S. Marshals are serving warrants and arresting people for outstanding federal student loans. A Houston man says that seven armed marshals arrived on his doorstep for a $1500 loan he took out nearly 30 years ago, but there might be […]

President Obama is taking steps to make it easier for college students to learn what they need to know about financial aid options. The President is making a big announcement today about plans to allow students to apply for federal financial aid several months earlier than they can now. He’ll also allow them to get tax information […]

African-American students are paying a big price when it comes to achieving higher education; according to a new report, Blacks acquire the most student loan debt. The National…

Seniors gearing up for graduation at Howard University can breathe a little easier now; the Mecca is implementing a new practice that will surely lower…

Wealth coach Deborah Owens joined Roland Martin Tuesday on “NewsOne Now” to share some very important information about saving for college. In this week’s installment of…