On the pulse; Time to figure out student loans; Recent college grad? Nail down

From: Chicago Sun-Times | Date: May 21, 2007| Author: | Copyright information

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You almost need a master's degree to understand student loans.

But by the time you get that degree, you're likely to owe more money than your parents borrowed for their first mortgage. And paying off those student loans could be very costly, unless you understand the changes in rates and new special deals on the repayment process.

If you're a recent college grad with one or more student loans, now is the time to confront the process of ...

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