Internet Resources
This is a collection of hand-picked links to great money management resources. Need more? check out our frequently updated Money NewsWire Blog for the latest in money management news.
- Student Loan Borrower Assistance Project
- National Consumer Law Center’s Student Loan Borrower Assistance Project is a resource for borrowers, their families, and advocates representing student loan borrowers. This site is for people who already have student loans and want to know more about their options and rights. The Student Loan Borrower Assistance Web site also includes information on avoiding and getting out of default, dealing with collections agencies, and more.
- Bankrate.com
- Bankrate.com is an amazing website that can serve as a great starting point for anyone looking for information about loans, investments, and insurance. The website also features a unique mix of calculators that figure things such as whether or not the distance you drive for cheaper gas is worth the lower price. Check out the glossary of over 1500 financial terms!
- Mapping Your Future
- This website is the perfect starting place for new college students. It is homepage for students who need to complete entrance and exit counseling for Stafford and Perkins loans. Additionally, the website features tons of financial information for everyone from middle and high school students to graduate students.
- Access Group
- This website provides students with easy to use calculation programs that calculate loan repayment, interest rate comparisons, and both in-school and out-of-school budgets. The website also features an advanced ledger.
- Salary.com
- Have you ever wondered how much doctors really makes? Salary.com provides a comprehensive list of possible careers and their corresponding median salaries. Students can search for salaries based on city and state averages. There is also a cost of living calculator which shows adjustments for cost of living and compensation when comparing two cities.
- Nellie Mae
- Nellie Mae’s Managing Your Money website is a great resource for students who need to find information about topics ranging from "Financing Your Education" to "Credit Card Tips." Featured on the website are useful brochures packed with information that can assist students with many financial decisions. In addition, the website links to other financial resources such as scholarship websites and a debt management adviser.