Tip of the Week What student loan borrowers need to know Student loan borrowers may feel overwhelmed right now and it may not just be about the amount of debt. Keeping track of all the latest news and determining whether any of the administrative changes and legal challenges of student loan repayment impact borrowers, could […]
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Tip of the Week Building your financial future Building your financial future can be like building a house. You need a “blueprint” or a plan in order to have a sound foundation. Create a budget Creating a budget needs to be your foundation. After all, a house without a foundation won’t stand upright very long.
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Tip of the Week A critical step in managing your finances It’s a good financial decision. When it comes to taking care of your financial health, there are the basics – establishing a budget, tracking income and expenses, and saving for the future – to name a few. But all that work means nothing when
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Tip of the Week Keys to a successful scholarship strategy topic of upcoming webinar When it comes to getting money for college, scholarships can be critical. Even a small scholarship could mean the difference between being able to continue postsecondary education or having to withdraw. Mapping Your Future’s “Four Components of a Successful Scholarship Strategy”
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Tip of the Week 2025-26 FAFSA reminder campaign underway Most of us need a nudge every once in a while, a little reminder to do something important like, maybe, completing the FAFSA. Students who completed FAFSAs in the last couple of years are receiving reminders from the Department of Education that the 2025-26 FAFSA is
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Tip of the Week The question to ask We all have a lot of questions right now. With the news yesterday about layoffs at the Department of Education, we are wondering what this means for programs supervised by federal staff – the FAFSA, financial aid, and student loans, for example. But most of all, we
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Tip of the Week Five traits for a successful future While our lives are not all about our jobs, most of us do want to move up the ranks. After all, a promotion typically means more money, which we can use to fund all the other important things in our life. And it’s an important
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Tip of the Week This season’s lineup on the Mapping Your Future YouTube channel An online video can sometimes be a lifesaver. Maybe you’re working late at night and can’t figure out the instructions on some project. Do an online search and, more than likely, you’ll find a video that solves your problem. Fortunately, for
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Tip of the Week It’s your time to be heard Providing feedback is important when it comes to making something better – especially when it impacts students and families. While you may have a lot to say on a lot of different issues, right now, the Department of Education recently announced the availability of the
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Tip of the Week The power of financial aid Without love in our lives, where would we be? As humans we rely on one another – to care, to help, and to understand. As we celebrate both Financial Aid Awareness Month this February along with Valentine’s Day in a few days, it’s a reminder of
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