http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Vanessa+McHooley Finances Vanessa McHooley Fri, 15 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=1942&ca=Finances Parent PLUS Loans Do you have good credit that you would like to put towards the further education of your child? Is your child planning on becoming a student at an American college or university? Is your child a dependent and planning on attending this college or university as an undergraduate at l... Finances Vanessa McHooley Tue, 05 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=1726&ca=Finances College Savings Plans So you have just carried your newborn into the house for the first time, placed him or her down into the freshly-purchased crib that you just obtained, and watched him or her drift into their first sleep under your roof. Now it’s time to head downstairs by the fire, cuddle up w... Finances Vanessa McHooley Tue, 29 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=1649&ca=Finances Financial Aid Options Before entering college, you may find yourself pondering exactly how you will be able to pay for college. Many public colleges and universities cost thousands of dollars, while private colleges and universities can cost $10,000, $20,000, $30,000, or even more just to attend. Be... Finances Vanessa McHooley Thu, 24 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=1597&ca=Finances If you are entering college soon, but have no idea how you are going to pay for anything from books to your actual tuition fees, chances are that you are going to be relying upon your parents in some way, shape, or form. For most first-time college undergraduates, college or university tuition is ei... Finances Vanessa McHooley Thu, 17 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=1447&ca=Finances No-cost Student Loan Consolidation A no-cost student loan consolidation – doesn’t that just sound too good to be true? Think about it. You have just accrued thousands of dollars in debt through student loans after 4 years of college, or possibly even more. Then, a company offers to take all of your... Finances Vanessa McHooley Sat, 26 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=1114&ca=Finances College life teaches you how to stretch a dollar, how to make a pizza cover breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and how to get the most out of your money. That said, when your college education is over and achieved, the student loans following it should not last a lifetime and follow you throughout your... Finances Vanessa McHooley Wed, 23 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=1080&ca=Finances A consolidation loan lets you combine your federal student loans into a single loan with one monthly payment. There are two programs available for consolidating student loans: -The Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, through which banks, secondary markets, credit unions, and other lenders... Finances Vanessa McHooley Wed, 09 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=784&ca=Finances Federal Student Loans versus Private Student Loans – which is best for me? You have gotten all the grants and scholarships you can, but you still need money for your education. It’s time to look at loans. But which is better – federal loans or private loans? Federal loans If you need to take out a l... Finances Vanessa McHooley Thu, 03 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=667&ca=Finances Student loans are a great source of financial aid for students who need help paying for their education. Unfortunately, students often leave college with burdensome debt. In addition, they often have multiple loans from different lenders, meaning they are writing more than one loan repayment check e... Finances Vanessa McHooley Wed, 02 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=660&ca=Finances College Savings Plans, also called Section 529 plans, are one of the best ways to save for college because they offer: - Tax advantages - A variety of investment options - Flexible contribution options - Parental control - Little impact on eligibility for need-based financial aid Tax advantages Inve...