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Approximately 44.2 million Americans have student loan debt, with the average monthly payment being $351. Whether you’re still studying or you’ve completed your education, chances are you’re stressed out about […]

New Year’s resolutions are hard enough as it is. As we are nearing mid-February, resolutions are beginning to diminish from to-do lists. With the temptation of those tantalizingly sweet pastries […]

Building credit is important as you start to look for houses, cars, or even insurance. If you’re entering or in college, a student credit card is a great option to build your credit scores and help prepare for the future.

College education plays a pivotal role in a person’s life. It not only broadens your career horizon, but also enriches your life with knowledge, connections, and life-changing experiences. Unfortunately, over […]

8 Pro Tips to Make Packing for College Easier – Move in time is exciting, but packing is a pain. Instead of trudging through another week of packing for college, use these tips to make the process easier. When you label your boxes and use a strategic packing plan, for example, you can prepare and move in quickly and efficiently.

GradGuard has worked closely with Allianz Global Assistance to create a modern form of tuition insurance has been created to address the financial risk facing college students and their families.   Starting at $29.95 for $2,500 of coverage per term, tuition insurance is an affordable way to protect both your student and investment.

Buying the ideal student laptop is no easy task. You’ll need to be determined, well-informed, and most importantly, patient to land the best notebook for your needs and budget. Whatever the price you pay, be sure to protect it with an affordable renters insurance policy designed just for college students. For about $.50 cents a day, the GradGuard renters insurance plan will replace your laptop in the case of theft or damage.

Nationwide, college families are busy completing student orientation and finding ways to pay for college.  Among the many questions that college students are smart to ask is – What will happen if your student has to withdraw from college? According to a 2015 National Student Clearinghouse: “The overall national six-year completion rate for the fall 2009 cohort was 52.9 percent. No matter where your student attends college, families deserve the opportunity to protect their investment in a higher education.

Buying a Car in College: What You Need to Know Buying a new car is exciting, especially if you’ve had the same one since high school. Doing this by yourself […]

The broke college student subsisting on instant ramen noodles and mooching off their parents may be a tired cliché, but it still carries a kernel of truth: college isn’t cheap, […]