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5 Tips to Help Transfer Students Adapt to Their New Campus

By College Raptor StaffPublished on June 6, 2023

So your first college didn’t work out. It happens! It could be the student life, campus environment, financial reasons, or maybe you wanted to change your major and another college had a better program. It’s all okay—you have to do what’s best for you personally and in your educational career.  But, adjusting to a new …

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How Many Americans Have Student Loan Debt?

By College Raptor StaffPublished on June 1, 2023

Have you ever looked into how many Americans have student loan debt? If you’ve never checked out the numbers before, you may find the statistics below interesting. You hear a lot about student loan debt being the second highest consumer debt in the country, second only after mortgages. Although that gives you some idea of …

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No-Fee, Low-Fee, And Full-Fee Lenders

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 1, 2023

Borrowing money is expensive regardless of whether you’re borrowing to buy a house or car or to pay for college. First of all, you pay interest on the amount that you borrow. In addition to the interest, some lenders also charge assorted fees to cover administrative costs and mitigate the risks of lending. These fees …

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11 Awesome Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 27, 2024

At no extra cost to you, College Raptor may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more.  Teaching is one of the most important professions someone could have. They are shaping the minds of the next generation after all! Teachers are the real gift, so they deserve a few trinkets and presents of …

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30 Great Grad Gift Ideas for Your Favorite Graduate

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 27, 2024

The time has come to honor your favorite graduate! After all the dedication and hard work they’ve put in, this major life milestone deserves to be celebrated in a meaningful way. But how do you give a gift that shows just how proud you are of someone for graduating? At no extra cost to you, …

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Common Credit Report Errors and How to Correct Them

By College Raptor StaffPublished on May 19, 2023

Your credit report is an important document that reflects your financial history and impacts your ability to get credit or secure favorable interest rates. Common errors on your credit report damage your credit score and have an adverse effect on your overall financial health.  Unfortunately, no matter how meticulous you are, your credit report could …

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4 Reasons Lender Longevity Matters

By College Raptor StaffPublished on May 16, 2023

There are several factors you need to take into consideration when looking for student loans. To start with, you’ll need to compare interest rates and fees so you can find the lowest-cost loan. You also need to look into each lender’s terms and conditions, protections, and penalties. There’s one other factor that not many people …

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10 Good Money Habits to Help Build Financial Stability

By College Raptor StaffPublished on May 16, 2023

Forming and maintaining good money habits is sometimes easier said than done. But it’s essential to your financial stability and ultimate success. Let’s look at two scenarios.  Consider this – The latest iPhone has just been launched. You don’t need it but you really want it. Besides, you have some spare cash and can afford …

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Financial Literacy for College Students: How to Find, Budget, and Save Money

By College Raptor StaffPublished on May 16, 2023

With college comes great responsibility. Yup, that includes money matters. For most college students, you’ll become more and more responsible for handling your money. That means figuring out how to get the money you need, where to get it from, and how to make it last. This is where financial literacy comes in. Financial literacy …