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    <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:41:51 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Is a B.A. in Liberal Arts Worth the Student Loan?]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Is having a bachelor's degree in liberal arts really worth it despite cost of tuition rising?]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:24:48 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Private Student Loans Drying Up, Students Rely on Federal Loans]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[New reports show that students are relying on federal student loans to finance their college tuition as private student loans become more difficult to obtain. The reports, issued by the College Board, show that private loans fell a whopping 52 percent in the 2008-2009 school year as a result of the financial crisis along with tightened credit standards.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:00:16 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[New Rules for Federal Student Loan Repayment]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Did you go to college to increase your earning potential, but end up saddled with debt instead?
Those struggling to repay their federal student loans recently gotten a break. As of July 1, 2009 The U.S. Education Department changed the terms of student lo...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:26:50 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Dealing With Student Loans When Going Back To School]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[If you're going back to school for the first time in years and are looking for a way to pay for it, the prospect of student loans may have crossed your mind. It's an extremely common way to pay for tuition and is likely to be a way for you to cover at least part of your tuition costs.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:00:04 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Affording to Pay for New School Loans]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The thought of going back to school after having been out of school for so long can seem distasteful, especially after you've already paid off your college loans just to realize you may have to take out another student loan. It's hard to stomach the thousands you may end up owing again.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:00:17 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Is the Debt Worth Going Back to School For?]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<strong>Going back to school can be both rewarding and troubling; rewarding because you're acquiring an education that can help you excel in your career, and troubling because of how expensive it can be.</strong> It's pretty difficult for students going back to school to avoid incurring some type of student loan debt along the way, which makes many people wonder, is the debt worth the education?]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2009 07:00:31 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[What is a Hardship Deferment for Student Loans?]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Life does not always deal the hand you the hand you want. Despite the best laid plans for graduating college and paying back your student loans, there are things that can happen that derail your plans. If you are a victim of unfortunate circumstances, you...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Student Loan Debt Reduction Strategies]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Debt often takes a period of time to accrue and even longer to eliminate. But if you neglect it, it will stay with you for ages; don't let it happen!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:45:14 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[How Student Loan Consolidation Works]]></title>
      <link>http://www.gobankingrates.com/loans/student-loans/how-student-loan-consolidation-works/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Definitely seek a student loan consolidation plan if you have multiple student loans; it will make your life so much easier.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:44:11 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[How Many Times Can I Consolidate Student Loans?]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[If you have multiple student loans from undergrad and graduate studies, you can certainly consolidate all your student loans into a more manageable payment amount.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:46:11 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[What are the Differences Between a Federal Loan and a Private Loan?]]></title>
      <link>http://www.gobankingrates.com/loans/student-loans/what-are-the-differences-between-a-federal-loan-and-a-private-loan/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Federal loans are cheaper and don't require as much credit as private loans. But they are more restricted (by size and by eligibility).]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:46:39 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[What is a Graduate PLUS Loan?]]></title>
      <link>http://www.gobankingrates.com/loans/student-loans/what-is-a-graduate-plus-loan/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Graduate PLUS Loan is subsidized by the government, so the interest rate is relatively low. Take advantage of it.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:26:58 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[What is a Federal PLUS Loan?]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Federal PLUS loans are government-subsidized, low-interest student loans. They may also be tax deductible.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:13:47 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Does My Credit Score Matter for a Student Loan?]]></title>
      <link>http://www.gobankingrates.com/loans/student-loans/does-my-credit-score-matter-for-a-student-loan/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn if your credit score matters for securing a student loan]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 20:51:34 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[What is a Career or Technical Training Loan? ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A career or technical training loan from a private institution may help you in your pursuit for a career you desire.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:39:30 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[What Factors are Important when Selecting a Student Loan?]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Factors for securing a student loan.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:49:47 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Do All Students Need a Co-Signer for Student Loans?]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Learn if you need a co-signer when applying for student loans.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Who Qualifies for a Student Loan?]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[There are numerous types of federal loans available to students. However, the qualification requirements vary.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 02:33:37 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Can Student Loans Only Be Used for Education?]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The ways you can use a student loan.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:29:10 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Do I Need a Student Loan if I Have Financial Aid?]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[You\'re applying for college now, this is the time to consider whether you will need to apply for a student loan.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:37:59 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[What is a Federal Stafford Loan?  ]]></title>
      <link>http://www.gobankingrates.com/loans/student-loans/what-is-a-federal-stafford-loan/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Your son or daughter is about to head off to college, this is the time to learn about Federal Stafford Loans.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 22:04:42 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[What is a Federal Consolidation Loan?]]></title>
      <link>http://www.gobankingrates.com/loans/student-loans/what-is-a-federal-consolidation-loan/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Consolidation loan is useful to reduce the rate and reduce the number of different loans you have. You can get once you graduate from college.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:29:21 -0600</pubDate>
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