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How to File the FAFSA for Multiple Students

The IRS and Department of Education recently re-launched the IRS Data Retrieval Tool, which pulls tax information automatically. There is also a new feature that allows you to link siblings’ FAFSAs together. Here’s how you can use linking to make filing multiple FAFSAs easier.

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College & Trade School Preparation

Extracurricular Activities for Career Success

Students regularly ask how important non-classroom activities are for college admissions and scholarships. Let’s stretch our focus a little and instead look at the question, “How important are non-classroom activities for career success?”

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College & Trade School Preparation
Pink Postcard Scam

What's the Deal with These Pink Postcards?

Members are reporting pink postcards urging them to call a number about a time-sensitive matter on their mortgage. To their credit, something didn’t seem right. With all due respect to Jerry Seinfeld, we wanted to answer the question, “What’s the deal with these Pink Postcards?”

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Fraud Protection & Security Mortgage & Home Loans

A College Freshman’s Guide to Saving Money

As a new college student, you have a lot on your plate. Preparing for your first semester is an overwhelming experience – I’ve been there. There are so many different things to consider, whether you decide to live at home, on campus, or at an alternative off-campus location.

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College & Trade School Preparation

5 Last-Minute Steps for Financial Aid

Back-to-school season is right around the corner! Here are a few last-minute steps to take to ensure you're getting the most out of your financial aid options.

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Student Loans College & Trade School Preparation BlogCategories

Comparing 3Rivers’ Student Loans: Fixed vs. Variable

We offer a student loan only after other resources are exhausted. In addition to our existing variable rate student loan, we now offer a fixed rate student loan for families looking to better manage college debt.

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Student Loans

5 Smart Ways to Save Money for Your Kids

Your child's high school graduation and foray into adulthood may seem like a long way off — especially if they're still in their infancy and toddler stages — but they'll be walking across that stage and moving out of the house before you know it. While the idea of building a savings for their future to help them start off on the right foot may seem overwhelming, there are plenty of options to consider that won't have a major impact on your current financial state.

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Personal Finance

You’ve Graduated! What’s Your Next Move?

Many high school students think college is the only option, and that to skip college is to miss a major life event, or worse, to have no future. This isn’t true – college is great for some students, but not all! Pursuing a trade becomes more promising each year, and taking a gap year can have great long-term benefits.

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College & Trade School Preparation