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The American Savings Education Council reported that 40 percent of students are likely to buy a pair of jeans they really want even if they don’t have the money to pay for it.
What's It Worth is an eye-opening program teaching high school students about the risk of debt and the real price of buying with a credit card. | |
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According to Nellie Mae, the average student graduates with over $20,000 in education loans and credit card debt.
Real World, Real Debt is designed for graduating college seniors. This program seeks to educate students on the realities of an income, debt, and saving. | |
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56 percent of students reported getting their first credit card freshman year, according to a survey by Nellie Mae. Those with highest average debt worked the most & had highest levels of anxiety.
Credit Cards: What You Don’t Know CAN Hurt You gives students practical tips on how to manage debt with a limited income. | |
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Credit Cards: What You Don't Know CAN Hurt You |
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The federal Stafford loan allows students to borrow up to $138,500 for graduate school and currently charges 6.8 percent interest. Some grad students could be facing six-digit loan debt when they're finished.
What's Next? provides practical tips on how to tackle extreme student loan debt and manage finances while doing it. | |
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What's Next? Managing Your Financial Life After Graduation |
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"Improving employees' financial wellness can result in a 40 percent boost in your company's financial performance." — The National Report on Work & Family 2001
Buying Your Dream Home (Without the Nightmare) gives employees the financial knowledge to make a good decision when purchasing their first home. | |
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