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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 2002

Page

5

Credit Card Statement Basics for Budget Savvy Parents

A compact guide explains common credit card terms such as APR, credit line, cash advance costs, grace period, late fees, minimum payment, and rate types. It highlights how fees and interest can rise with late payments and how different rate structures affect balances.

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Graduates urged to lock in low student loan rates

Milwaukee experts say consolidating federal loans under the Federal Consolidation Loan program can fix rates as low as 3.5 percent, with some borrowers extending repayment beyond 10 years to reduce monthly payments. Analysts note the Stafford average and other rates influence consolidations, urging graduates and parents to consider refinancing now.

Tom Mrozinski Marshall & Isley Bank Milwaukee Stafford Richard George Great Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Corp Madison Wis Treasury Patricia Scherschel Sallie Mae George Scherschel Bernice E. Porath Keyimani Alford Uw-Milwaukee Alford Great Lakes Higher Education Corp

Consolidating Student Loans Weighs Fixed Rates and Savings

The article explains consolidation options for federal Stafford and PLUS loans, noting fixed rates set by averaging existing loans and rounded to the nearest 0.125. It discusses longer repayment terms, one-time consolidation, and current low rates, with examples from graduates considering locking in lower payments, plus potential 1 percentage point rate discounts after timely payments.

Brian Konop University of Wisconsin At Treasury Konop

Web resources for financing a college education

Chuck Myers reviews several sites offering guidance on financing higher education. College Financial Planning explains saving and loans. OSFAP on ed.gov covers federal aid. FastWeb provides a loan and scholarship search. SmartMoney discusses planning. Student Loan Funding Resources offers calculators and grant details.

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