http://www.theramenreport.org/ Hot student loan info,in three minutes or less. en Copyright 2010 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:03:10 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss As e-textbook options become more available, many campuses are exploring the use of e-books on campus. The big question is: will being tech-savvy save students money in the long-run? http://www.theramenreport.org/archive/2010/03/electronic-books-bargain-or-bu.html http://www.theramenreport.org/archive/2010/03/electronic-books-bargain-or-bu.html 50Cup O’Links Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:03:10 -0600 For the under-21 crowd at your school, new laws are being put in place to make getting a credit card tougher than it has been in the past. One major change requires the majority of those under 21 to have a cosigner in order to qualify, making the 21st birthday a rite of passage in yet another way. http://www.theramenreport.org/archive/2010/02/getting-a-credit-card-just-got.html http://www.theramenreport.org/archive/2010/02/getting-a-credit-card-just-got.html 20Understanding Credit Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:00:16 -0600 Filling out the FAFSA is no easy task. It requires students (and sometimes parents) to sift through tax forms and look up obscure financial information. But hope has arrived! http://www.theramenreport.org/archive/2010/02/the-new-and-improved-fafsa.html http://www.theramenreport.org/archive/2010/02/the-new-and-improved-fafsa.html 30Financial Aid Facts Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:40:32 -0600 Gas prices are always a hot topic — after all, where and when you choose to fill up can have a big impact on your wallet. http://www.theramenreport.org/archive/2010/02/the-secrets-of-gas-stations.html http://www.theramenreport.org/archive/2010/02/the-secrets-of-gas-stations.html 50Cup O’Links Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:29:20 -0600 Credit scores are very tricky to figure out. While some guidance is available, no definitive formula is available for public viewing. http://www.theramenreport.org/archive/2010/01/credit-oddities.html http://www.theramenreport.org/archive/2010/01/credit-oddities.html 20Understanding Credit Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:37:48 -0600 Yep, it’s that time of year again – the time of when you can’t find an open treadmill. While everyone else is evaluating their physical fitness, spend some time on your financial fitness. http://www.theramenreport.org/archive/2010/01/savings-resolutions-for-2010.html http://www.theramenreport.org/archive/2010/01/savings-resolutions-for-2010.html 10Money Saving Tips Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:27:43 -0600 We all like free stuff. Whether it’s a sweet BOGO sale or a hand-me-down from a family member, everything seems just a little bit better when you feel like you got a steal. http://www.theramenreport.org/archive/2009/10/more-free-stuff-than-you-can-s.html http://www.theramenreport.org/archive/2009/10/more-free-stuff-than-you-can-s.html 10Money Saving Tips Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:17:40 -0600 There are so many things to think about when choosing your major: Salary, stability, demand … and debt? http://www.theramenreport.org/archive/2009/07/consider-debt-when-choosing-a.html http://www.theramenreport.org/archive/2009/07/consider-debt-when-choosing-a.html 30Financial Aid Facts Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:26:58 -0600 Colleges big and small are cutting costs in a variety of ways, from firing faculty to closing buildings. http://www.theramenreport.org/archive/2009/07/what-would-you-cut.html http://www.theramenreport.org/archive/2009/07/what-would-you-cut.html 50Cup O’Links Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:49:03 -0600 Fresh out of college? Then you might also be fresh out of health insurance. Most group policies have age limitations for dependent college graduates, and major time gaps in coverage can lead to insurance snags down the road. http://www.theramenreport.org/archive/2009/07/grads-keep-healthcare-on-your.html http://www.theramenreport.org/archive/2009/07/grads-keep-healthcare-on-your.html 50Cup O’Links Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:46:03 -0600 This spring, the U.S. Department of Education asked colleges to help students whose families are struggling due to economic hardship like unemployment and medical bills. Now, schools are dishing out record amounts of aid — and approving more appeals than ever. http://www.theramenreport.org/archive/2009/07/increase-your-odds-of-increasi.html http://www.theramenreport.org/archive/2009/07/increase-your-odds-of-increasi.html 30Financial Aid Facts Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:36:08 -0600 Federal authorities estimate that 1.5 million students eligible for Pell grants did not apply because they wanted to avoid the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). http://www.theramenreport.org/archive/2009/07/the-move-towards-a-friendlier.html http://www.theramenreport.org/archive/2009/07/the-move-towards-a-friendlier.html 30Financial Aid Facts Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:34:02 -0600 Starting in July, borrowers can choose a new repayment plan — Income-Based Repayment, or IBR — that calculates payments on federal student loans by income and family size. Under this program, qualified borrowers will never have to spend more than 15% of their discretionary income on student loan payments. ]]> http://www.theramenreport.org/archive/2009/07/july-brings-borrowers-a-new-wa.html http://www.theramenreport.org/archive/2009/07/july-brings-borrowers-a-new-wa.html 30Financial Aid Facts Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:05:09 -0600 With so many slumps and crises going on ― credit, housing, and beyond ― concepts like “counseling” and “literacy” have become buzzwords. Is this a fad, or could consumer under-education really have been a factor in creating the economy’s current state? http://www.theramenreport.org/archive/2009/06/homebuying-101-necessary-or-no.html http://www.theramenreport.org/archive/2009/06/homebuying-101-necessary-or-no.html 50Cup O’Links Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:27:55 -0600 As if the anxiety that comes with having those first “real” interviews isn’t enough, new graduates have another hurdle to overcome: a historically grim job market. http://www.theramenreport.org/archive/2009/06/new-grads-face-a-challenging-j.html http://www.theramenreport.org/archive/2009/06/new-grads-face-a-challenging-j.html 40Preparing for the Future Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:26:21 -0600