Affordable College Assistance Plans May Offer New Students Lower Tuition Costs At Some Universities

10/24/2011
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While students who are going to be entering college in the fall of 2012 may be in a position where they can start looking for ways to pay for college through scholarships, grants, or if there are other ways that may help finance their education outside of loans, affordable college assistance plans may be...
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Michigan Homeowner Assistance Plans From Making Home Affordable See Mixed Results In Modifications

10/24/2011
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Michigan has remained one area of trouble for homeowners as we have not only seen housing issues arise in this particular state but recent reports that were released indicated that the unemployment rate in Michigan is currently at 11.1%, which is for the month September, and remains one of the higher unemployment rates for...
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Citigroup Short Sale And Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure Plans After HAMP Denials See Decreases

10/24/2011
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We have seen over the past months that there are some mortgage servicers who are pressing alternative programs like the short sales or deed in lieu of modification plans, as a way to hopefully avoid long and drawn out foreclosure processes, as well as help homeowners transition and keep foreclosed properties from sitting empty...
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Changes In Credit Score Information May Lead Potential Homebuyers To Improve Their Credit To Buy A Home

10/24/2011
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Consumers who have faced foreclosure or financial setbacks are in a position where their credit score has obviously taken a hit as we are seeing delinquencies increase and even late payments on credit cards rise, all of which can lead to lower credit scores for consumers, like those who may be potentially in a...
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Arguments Over Student Loan Forgiveness Proposals Ask For Debt Relief Beyond Traditional Forgiveness Programs

10/24/2011
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There have been organizations and various groups who are pushing for the forgiveness of student loan debts, as this problem of college loans has grown to such a sizable amount that many students are looking for ways to simply find affordable payments on what they owe and may have resigned themselves to the fact...
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Purchasing And Confidence For Consumers Remains Weak In Areas As Debt Remains An Issue

10/24/2011
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As we near the end of October we are seeing some indications that consumer confidence remains weak in some areas and there are also some pessimistic views on purchasing that may arise during the holiday season, as consumers may either be in a position where they can’t spend as much money as they have...
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