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		<title>50 Blogs Comparing Public and Private Student Loans</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In our society we learn from a young age that in order to get a good job, you need to go to college. What we are not told is how to pay for college. One option for paying for college is getting a student loan. There are two types of student loans, private and public<br/><a class="read_more" href="http://www.studentloans.net/2010/09/07/50-blogs-comparing-public-and-private-student-loans/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In our society we learn from a young age that in order to get a good job, you need to go to college. What we are not told is how to pay for college. One option for paying for college is getting a student loan. There are two types of student loans, private and public (also called federal). These blogs will help you learn about, compare and choose the right type of student loan for you.</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.romow.com/education-blog/federal-vs-private-student-loans/">Federal vs. Private Student Loans</a> This blog explains differences between federal and private student loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://blog.studentloannetwork.com/student-loans/why-pick-a-private-student-loan/">Why Pick a Private Student Loan?</a> This blog gives reasons why you should choose a private student loan.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.studentloaninfo.org/blog/">Seven Facts You Should Know</a> This blog lists 7 facts you should know before getting a private student loan.</li>
<li><a href="http://thecollegesolutionblog.com/category/college-money/student-loans/">Student Loans</a> This blog has information about student loans. It also includes an entry about the best student loan option.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.eduinreview.com/blog/2009/07/which-student-loan-is-best-for-you/">Which Student Loan is Best?</a> This blog describes differences between student loan types.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.payforcollegeblog.com/2009/06/23/3-things-your-student-should-know-about-loans/">3 Things You Should Know About Loans</a><cite> <span style="font-style: normal;">This blog lists important facts about student loans.</span></cite></li>
<li><a href="http://www.istudentloan.com/blog/private-college-loans-2-108.html">Private College Loans</a> This blog describes private loans. It also lists things to consider when chosing a private student loan.</li>
<li><a href="http://pellgrantqualifications.net/applying-for-student-loans/">What are Student Loans?</a><cite> <span style="font-style: normal;">This blog explains student loans. It also defines federal and private loans.</span></cite></li>
<li><a href="http://back2schoolmoms.com/financial-aid/how-do-we-pay-for-college">How to Pay for College</a><cite> <span style="font-style: normal;">Describes ways to pay for college. Included in the ways to pay for college is information on using federal and private loans for college.</span></cite></li>
<li><a href="http://janebryantquinn.com/2010/08/student-loans-whats-cheap-whats-not/">The Best Student Loans</a><cite> <span style="font-style: normal;">Lists the best options when choosing a student loan.</span></cite></li>
<li><a href="http://www.myloansconsolidated.com/2010/08/08/between-private-student-loans-and-federal-student-loans-which-suffocates-you-less/">Private and Federal Student Loans</a><cite> <span style="font-style: normal;">This blog lists rules for choosing student loans.</span></cite></li>
<li><a href="http://www.creditloan.com/blog/2010/08/18/reasons-to-choose-public-student-loans-over-private-student-loans/">Reasons to Chose Public Student Loans</a><cite> <span style="font-style: normal;">This blog describes differences between the types of student loans. It also lists reasons to choose public student loans over private student loans.</span></cite></li>
<li><a href="http://www.jellofart.com/the-keys-to-obtaining-and-refinancing-your-college-loan/">Obtaining a College Loan</a><cite> <span style="font-style: normal;">Different types of college loans described.</span></cite></li>
<li><a href="http://sweatingthebigstuff.com/different-types-of-student-loans/">Different Types of Student Loans</a><cite> <span style="font-style: normal;">Different types of student loans explained.</span></cite></li>
<li><a href="http://pellgrantrequirements.net/student-loans-at-a-glance/">Student Loans at a Glance</a><cite> <span style="font-style: normal;">This blog describes the different types of student loans.</span></cite></li>
<li><a href="http://www.student-loan-guru.com/student-loans-for-graduate-and-undergraduates-know-the-differences/">Student Loan Advice</a> This blog gives advice for student loans. It includes advice for both undergraduate and graduate students.</li>
<li><a href="http://personalmoneystore.com/moneyblog/2010/06/07/private-student-loans-bankruptcy/">Private Student Loans</a> This blog describes private student loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.overturemarketplace.com/plus-or-private-student-loan-which-is-right-for-you">PLUS vs. Private</a> Compares federal PLUS loans with private loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://olltwit.blogspot.com/2010/05/financial-aid-for-college-expenses.html">Financial Assistance for College</a> This blog explains different ways to pay for college. Student loans are among the different ways included.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.deal4loans.com/loans/education-loan/education-loan-student-loan/">Education Loans</a> Lists information on different types of loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://schoolgrantssources.com/student-loans/best-private-student-loans/">Best Private Student Loans</a> Lists the best private student loans. It also compares private and federal student loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.purchase-loan.com/a-complete-review-on-student-loans-refinancing.html">Student Loans Review</a> This blog explains private student loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://helpmepaymyloans.com/2008/04/30/find-the-student-loan-that-is-right-for-you/">Finding the Right Student Loan</a> Helpful advice on finding the right student loan for you. It also has helpful sites for finding student loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.allmandandlee.com/bankruptcy_blog/lawsuits/private-student-loans-bankruptcy-and-you/">Private Student Loans and Bankruptcy</a> This blog relates advantages and disadvantages of private student loans. It includes information on bankruptcy and student loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.myestatebuilder.com/student-loan-is-solution-to-carry-on-with-your-education/">Student Loans to Continue Education</a> Find out about using student loans to continue your education. It includes both public and private loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.eqyg.com/personals-loansprivate-student-loans-or-federal-student-loans/">Personal Loans</a> Describes private and public student loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.collegeloanconsultant.com/the-benefits-of-direct-federal-student-loans.html">Benefits of Direct Federal Student Loans</a> Lists the benefits of direct federal loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.loan.com/student-loans/comparing-the-pros-and-cons-of-private-school-loans.html">Pros and Cons of Private Student Loans</a> Here you’ll find information on the pros and cons of private student loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.schoolloans.com/student-loans/">Types of Student Loans</a> This blog lists types of student loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.simpletuition.com/stafford_student_loans">Stafford Loans</a> You’ll find this blog describes key facts about Stafford loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.funnychix.com/student-loans/student-loans.htm">Student Loans</a> This blog has information on federal and private student loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.billsavings.com/mortgage-and-loans/student-loans/smart-college-finance-tips.asp">Tips on Paying For College</a> This blog lists tips on paying for colleges. It also has tips for using student loans to pay for college.</li>
<li><a href="http://home.overturecorp.com/public/blog/230100">APR as a Way to Compare Loans</a> Information about using APR to compare private student loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.achieveyourcareer.com/blog/income-based-student-loan-repayment/">Repaying student loans</a> Information on ways to repay federal student loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://articles.student.com/resources/loans/common-questions-about-student-loans">Common Questions about Student Loans</a> This blog answers common questions about student loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.online-college-blog.com/index.php/student-loan-consolidation/consolidate-student-loan/">Consolidating Public Student Loans</a> Information about consolidating federal student loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.flixya.com/post/StudentLoan/947910/Help_I_Need_A_Student_Loan">Help Getting a Student Loan</a> This blog contains information for people who need help choosing a student loan. It also describes the different types of student loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://freecollegeblog.com/2009/03/04/private-student-loan-risk/">Student Loan Backup</a> This blog has information on backup plans when using a private student loan.</li>
<li><a href="http://blog.creditkarma.com/loans/simpletuition-and-greennote-last-minute-tuition-dollars/">Finding a Student Loan</a> Information on sites to use to choose a public or private student loan.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thinkfinancial.com/blog/index.php/student-loans/read-this-before-you-apply-for-a-private-student-loan/">Advice Before Choosing a Private Student Loan</a> This blog contains advice to read before choosing a private student loan.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.onlinecollegeguru.com/educational-resources/financial-aid/federal-vs-private-aid/">Federal vs. Private Aid</a> This blog compares federal and private aid for school.</li>
<li><a href="http://blog.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2009/08/07/synopsis-on-college-loans/">Synopsis on College Loans</a> This blog contains information about college loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.badcreditloancenter.com/undergraduate-student-loans/">Undergraduate Student Loans</a> Here you’ll find this blog describes types of student loans available to undergraduate students.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ideamarketers.com/?Private_Student_Loans_For_Students_With_Poor_Credit_Accomplish_the_requirements_of_the_education_&amp;articleid=376330">Private Student Loans</a> Do you have poor credit? You’ll find information here on getting a private student loan if you have poor credit.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.campusgrotto.com/how-to-get-student-loans.html">How to Get Student Loans</a> This blog has information on types of student loans. It also has information on how to get student loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thedigeratilife.com/blog/paying-for-college-reduce-student-debt/">Paying for College</a> This blog describes ways to pay for college. Public and private loans are among the ways included.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.mybanktracker.com/bank-news/2010/05/06/studying-up-on-student-loans-part-2/">Studying Up On Student Loans</a> This blog contains information on federal and private student loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://myusearchblog.com/understanding-the-four-most-common-types-of-financial-student-aid">Understanding Types of Financial Aid</a> This blog explains types of financial aid including loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.401kid.com/collegefunding/studentfinancialaid/educationloans/">Education Loans</a> This blog describes the different types of education loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.sayeducate.com/2007/10/18/are-continuing-education-students-eligible-for-financing/">Financing for Continuing Education</a> Information explained on different loans you can use to pay for continuing education.</li>
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		<title>55 Articles on Misconceptions About Student Loans and Credit</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:44:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are a lot of common misconceptions on student loans and credit. Learning how credit works before you use it is very important. Student loans can be a great way to pay for your college education. Find out what you need to know about student loans and credit in the following articles. Look to see<br/><a class="read_more" href="http://www.studentloans.net/2010/09/01/55-articles-on-misconceptions-about-student-loans-and-credit/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are a lot of common misconceptions on student loans and credit. Learning how credit works before you use it is very important. Student loans can be a great way to pay for your college education. Find out what you need to know about student loans and credit in the following articles. Look to see what some of the common misconceptions are and if you have thought those things yourself. Being an informed consumer is very important when it comes to your credit. Credit can either work for you or can be one of your worst enemies. Learn how to manage it here.</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.studentloaninfo.org/blog/private-student-loan">Private Student Loans- Who is getting the Profit?</a>: Learn about some common misconceptions on private student loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.youngmoney.com/credit_debt/top-misconceptions-that-young-people-have-about-money/">Misconceptions Young People Have About Money</a>: Find out what some young people think about money and credit.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.budgetsaresexy.com/2010/05/top-10-credit-score-misconceptions/">Top 10 Credit Score Misconceptions</a>: What are some credit score misconceptions? Find the top ten here and see what people are thinking.</li>
<li><a href="http://everyjoe.com/work/top-11-credit-score-misconceptions/">More Credit Score Misconceptions</a>: Here are 11 Misconceptions that people have about credit scores.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.njlawsite.com/nj-articles/tragic-misconceptions.htm">Misconceptions about Bankruptcy</a>: Unfortunately bankruptcy does happen. Learn what most people think about it and whether it is true or not.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.mortgageloan.com/myths-and-misconceptions-about-credit-scores-3495">Myths and Misconceptions about Credit</a>: When applying for a mortgage there are few things you should know. Look here to see some common misconceptions about credit and mortgage loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.getdebit.com/debit-news/3851/debunking-myths-of-building-credit-with-debit-cards-part-i-of-iii/">Debunking Myths of Building Credit with Debit Cards</a>: Learn what the myths are about this situation and if using debit cards can really help or hurt your credit score.</li>
<li><a href="http://rismedia.com/2010-08-04/3-common-credit-score-misconceptions/">3 Common Credit Score Misconceptions</a>: Find out what the three most common misconceptions are about your credit score and what the truth really is.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.creditcard.org/commonstudentmisconceptions.htm">Common Student Misconceptions</a>: Learn what some of the most common student misconceptions are about their credit.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/five-bankruptcy-myths-credit-1265.php">5 Post Bankruptcy Myths</a>: Unfortunately bankruptcy does happen often. Learn what the post bankruptcy myths are and the truth behind those myths.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.gnorb.net/862/the-misconception-of-credit-card-debt">Misconceptions of Credit Card Debt</a>: Discover the truth behind credit card debt. Some of those common myths get debunked here.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.chicagomoneylawyer.com/articles/11-tragic-misconceptions-about-bankruptcy.html">Tragic Misconceptions About Bankruptcy</a>: One misconception is you can&#8217;t build credit after filing bankruptcy. That is not true. Find other common misconceptions that are out there.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thinkglink.com/article/2009/03/16/paying-off-balance-versus-closing-credit-card-account">Pay off Card or Leave a Balance</a>: Find out whether it is really smarter for your credit score if you pay off the card balance or leave a small one on it.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.student-loan-guru.com/student-loans-for-community-college/">Student Loans and Community Colleges</a>: One of the most common myths about student loans is that federal loans do not apply to community colleges. This is not true. Find out what other myths are out there as well.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.nextstudent.com/articles/private-student-loans.asp">Dispelling Myths on Private Student Loans</a>: Find the truth out here on private student loans. Find out what they really cover and how to apply.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.campusprogress.org/articles/5_myths_about_student_loan_reform">Myths about Student Loan Reform</a>: Learn about student loan reform and also get the truth on whether people will lose their jobs or not.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.alternativestudentloans.org/blog/undergraduate-student-loans-are-still-out-there-101.html">Still Loans Out There</a>: One common belief is that there are not enough student loans out there. Read here to find out where to find those loans and how to get them.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.brightknowledge.org/projects/bright-knowledge/null,2900,AR.html">Myths on Paying Back Your Loans</a>: There are several myths out there on how to repay your student loans. Find out the truth here instead of listening to the myths.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.yousaytoo.com/student-loan-myths-debunked/356710">Student Loan Myths</a>: There are so many untrue facts floating around about student loans. Get the truth here in this article.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.financialaidfinder.com/scholarship-myths-facts.html">Scholarship Myths and Facts</a>: Learn the truth about getting scholarships to pay for your college tuition.</li>
<li><a href="http://allfinancialmatters.com/2007/07/09/7-myths-about-college-financial-aid-from-the-wsj/">7 Myths About Financial Aid</a>: Learn the most common myths about getting financial aid for college and what the truths are behind those myths.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.wisechoice.com/blog/tag/college-financial-aid/">Reviewing Your College Offer Letters</a>: Compare your college offer letters and secure financial aid. Learn what the misconceptions are about getting enough funding for your college.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.financialaidtips.com/">College Financial Aid Success</a>: Be successful in securing aid and help in paying for your tuition.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.financialfitness.uwo.ca/aid.htm#Top10">Top 10 Myths of Financial Aid</a>: Get explanations for the top ten myths on financial aid out there.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.creditbloggers.com/2009/03/10-credit-report-credit-score-myths.html">10 Credit Report and Score Myths</a>: Uncover some of the top myths on credit scores and reports out there.</li>
<li><a href="http://bettercreditblog.org/2008/09/10/6-most-common-credit-myths/">6 Most Common Credit Myths</a>: Do you know what they are? Find out here and see if this is something you may have been misled to believe.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.creditprovider.com/credit-school/credit-reports/credit-score-myths.asp">Common Credit Score Myths</a>: Did you know that checking your own score will not do any damage? This is one of the common myths about credit scores. Find out more here.</li>
<li><a href="http://thexbanker.com/building-your-credit-myths/">Myths About Building Your Credit</a>: What do you think builds your credit? Are you sure? Find out here the myths and the facts on what it really takes to build a great credit score and background.</li>
<li><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/520920/the-4-most-common-credit-scoring-myths">The Top 4 Most Common Credit Score Myths</a>:Learn what the most common myths are for those who are trying to build their credit score</li>
<li><a href="http://www.dolans.com/article/53338/Don-t-Fall-for-These-Credit-Score-Myths-/">Don&#8217;t Fall for these Myths</a>: Learn about the common credit score myths are so you can stay away from them.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.identityguard.com/top-5-credit-report-and-score-myths.aspx">Top 5 Credit Score and Report Myths</a>: Discover what the most believed myths about your credit are. Also find out if you should close an account or leave it open.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thewisdomjournal.com/Blog/101-common-money-myths/">101 Great Money Myths</a>: Take a look at these common money myths and find out the truths behind them.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.nomoredebts.org/cgi/page.cgi/article.html/The_Blog/7_Common_Credit_Score_Myths">7 Common Credit Score Myths</a>: You may be shocked to find that your income does not affect your credit score. Find out other myths in here that are revealed for what they are.</li>
<li><a href="http://creditrecoveryhelp.com/536/common-myths-related-credit-score/">What are the Common Myths?</a>: Find out what the most common myths are related to your credit score.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.creditrepairmagic.com/myths.htm">10 Most Common Myths on Credit Repair</a>: Find out if credit repair is legal and other myths that are out there about repairing your credit.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.debtconsolidationcare.com/credit-score-myths.html">Top 10 Credit Score Myths</a>: What do you know about your credit score? How much of what you know is fact or myth? Find out here in this article.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.debtsmart.com/pages/article_10_credit_myths_030423357.html">10 Credit Myths</a>: One blogger shares what the most common credit myths are and gives you the truth.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.creditfairy.org/credit-basics/credit-myths-quiz.php">Take Charge</a>: Take this quiz to see which myths you believe now. You may not be aware that most of what we have been told is actually myths and not facts.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.askmen.com/money/investing_200/237_investing.html">5 Credit Myths</a>: Ever heard “ I have to use my credit to have credit”? That is one of the myths covered in this informative article.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.creditnet.com/blog/credit-scores/credit-scoring-myths">Credit Scoring Myths</a>: Take a look at some of the scoring myths that are going around on how to raise your credit score quickly.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.creditloan.com/blog/2010/06/18/debunking-10-popular-credit-score-myths/">Debunking 10 Popular Myths</a>: Stop by here to look at the 10 most popluar myths about credit and see the real facts on them.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.stupidcents.com/225/8-credit-myths-that-can-hurt-your-fico-score/">8 Credit Myths that can Affect Your FICO</a>: Read about a few myths that can seriously affect your credit score. Learn what you really need to know about them.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.mainstreet.com/slideshow/moneyinvesting/credit/debt/10-common-credit-myths">10 Common Credit Myths</a>: Which of these myths have you heard? Discover  which myths are just myth and what may be fact.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.directlendingsolutions.com/myths_about_credit_debt.htm">Fact of Fiction</a>: Get the truth about credit cards and credit scores. Find out what is fact and what is fiction.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.jeremiahwean.com/10-credit-myths">10 Credit Myths</a>: Learn what the credit myths are now and how they are affecting those who are trying to take care of their credit.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.startupnation.com/series/106/9151/business-credit-myths-busted.htm">Three Business Credit Myths Busted</a>: There are even business credit myths that you should be aware of when you are starting up your business.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.gobankingrates.com/credit/credit-report-myths/">10 Credit Myths You Need to Know</a>: You should be aware of these credit myths. Being informed is the best way to make sure you have a great credit score.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.lifetuner.org/blog/234-guest_post_six_myths_about_credit_reporting">6 Myths on Credit Reporting</a>: Learn how your credit information is reported and debunk the myths on it as well.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.consolidatedcredit.org/debt-management/debt-consolidation/myths.aspx">Myths About Debt Consolidation</a>: Many people have considered debt consolidation. There are a few myths that are addressed with debt consolidation.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.mymoneyblog.com/credit_score_my_1.html">Don&#8217;t Cancel Old Accounts</a>: Read this article about canceling your old accounts. Find out if that is just a myth or if you should really keep those accounts even when paid off.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.creditinfocenter.com/divorce/divorcedecrees.shtml">Credit and Your Divorce</a>: Learn a few of the myths about your credit when you go through a divorce. Find out what the facts are and how to protect yourself.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.creditrepair.com/credit/credit-myths-debunked.html">Debunking Credit Repair Myths</a>: During this economy many peoples credit has taken a hit. Learn what the popular myths about repairing your credit are and what the truth really is.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.fairloanrate.com/2009/03/30/5-common-myths-that-can-destroy-your-credit-score/">5 Myths that Could Destroy Your Credit</a>: Be aware of these popular myths about credit that could destroy your credit score.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.bankruptcysandiegoattorney.com/2010/04/5-myths-about-credit-repair-after-bankruptcy.html">5 Myths About Credit Repair After Bankruptcy</a>: There are several myths about repairing your credit after you have filed bankruptcy. Read here to see what they are and to insure your credit is not affected.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.mortgagefit.com/blog/5creditreport-myths/">5 Myths You Should Be Aware of</a>: There are myths that can hurt you, like thinking you never need to check you credit report. Find out what they are and how to avoid making these mistakes.</li>
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		<title>45 Articles About Understanding Your Student Loans After Graduation</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:19:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When a student graduates college they are most likely optimistic about their future. Unfortunately, the economy may have a negative impact on finances. These valuable student loan management tips will help graduates get off on the right foot with student aid as they enter their new life away from college. Student Loan Blog: New government<br/><a class="read_more" href="http://www.studentloans.net/2010/07/27/45-articles-about-understanding-your-student-loans-after-graduation/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When a student graduates college they are most likely optimistic about their future. Unfortunately, the economy may have a negative impact on finances. These valuable student loan management tips will help graduates get off on the right foot with student aid as they enter their new life away from college.</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.studentloaninfo.org/blog/student-loan-ombudsman">Student Loan Blog</a>: New government official answers questions and gives advice for students with handling student loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.alternativestudentloans.org/blog/school-is-done-and-debt-starts-93.html">School is Done and Debt Starts</a>: Tips on debt consolidation when faced with school loans upon graduation.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.freemoneyfinance.com/2009/06/managing-student-loans-5-ways-to-make-repayment-less-painful.html">Managing Student Loans</a>: Five ways to make repaying a student loan less painful. Tips for paying off college debt after college.</li>
<li><a href="http://moneysmartlife.com/student-loan-tips-for-new-college-graduates">Student Loan Tips for New College Graduates</a>: Looks at students from the perspective that they are businesses and the student load was start-up money for their business. Offers loan management tips.</li>
<li><a href="http://studentloan.lifetips.com/cat/64726/repaying-student-loans/index.html">Student Loan Tips</a>: Advice for repaying student loans, getting loan forgiveness and working off loans by volunteering for government work.</li>
<li><a href="http://myusearchblog.com/dont-become-a-slave-to-your-student-loans">Don’t Become a Slave to Student Loans</a>: How to be smart about student loans and avoid setting yourself up for financial failure after you graduate.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.scordo.com/blog/2008/12/ten-tips-for-recent-college-gr.html">Ten Big Tips for Recent College Graduates</a>: Provides good common sense ways to quickly pay off student loans, save money and maximize the opportunity college has given you.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.brokegradstudent.com/">Broke Grad</a>: Great articles about how a college graduation is making it through the struggles of paying back student loans and trying to build his financial position</li>
<li><a href="http://notmadeofmoney.com/blog/2009/02/five-key-steps-to-managing-college-loan-debt.html">Not Made of Money</a>: Provides insight into the difference between good and bad debt for students and shows the value of working while still in school and maintaining a monthly budget.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.gofinancialaid.com/blog/missing-student-loan-payments/">Go Financial Aid</a>: Explains what college graduates should do if they miss a student loan payment.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/19/little-income-big-debts-managing-your-money-in-your-college-years/">The Simple Dollar</a>: College graduate takes a look back to give advice on what ‘not’ to do with your money while you are in college and how to avoid piling up big debt.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.istudentloan.com/blog/should-i-consolidate-my-student-loans">iStudentLoan</a>: Debates the ups and downs of consolidating student loans after college graduation through private student loan consolidations.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.payforcollegeblog.com/2009/07/25/new-loan-repayment-option-helps-out-students/">Pay for College</a>: Presents some details from the College Cost Reduction and Access Act and reveals how it affects repayment of student loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.rwbpress.com/2010/07/20/student-loan-debt-forgiveness-plans-for-erasing-college-debt-fast-what-forgiveness-is-available/">Red White and Blue</a>: Gives the information need for students to qualify for student loan debt forgiveness.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.mymoneyblog.com/entitlement_and_1.html">My Money</a>: College graduate explains how he organized his lifestyle so the he could pay off his student loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.feded.net/volunteerism-a-path-to-student-loan-forgiveness-120.html#more-120">Student Loan Consolidation Assistance</a>: Gives the facts about how graduates can do volunteer work to get their student loans forgiven.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.nowiwant.com/to-know/what-is-student-loan-consolidation.html">Now I Want to Know How</a>: Explains student loan consolidation, repayment terms and interest rates.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.custudentloans.org/parent/in-school-payments-%E2%80%93-the-anti-debt-weapon-of-choice">CU Student Loans</a>: Information about making student loan payments while still in school to reduce your debt upon graduation.</li>
<li><a href="http://studentsloanconsolidationprograms.com/student-loan-consolidation/is-student-loan-consolidation-on-private-loans-really-an-option">Students Loan Consolidation</a>: Discusses whether or not consolidation of personal student loans is a good option.</li>
<li><a href="http://jcrom.org/top-5-tips-for-managing-that-student-loan">Business and Finance</a>: Provides five tips for managing student loans and gives ideas on how to keep the interest rate down.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.youngmoney.com/credit_debt/paying_for_college/Manage-your-student-loans/">Young Money</a>: How to manage your student loans advice from someone who has been to college twice.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.studentstuff.com/2010/06/12/managing-student-loans/">Student Stuff</a>: Practical information about managing student loans, consolidation, budgeting and student loan forgiveness.</li>
<li><a href="http://mystudentloansite.com/student-loan-consolidation-2">Student Loan Consolidation</a>: A recent college graduate wants to know banks still doing student loan consolidation.</li>
<li><a href="http://sweatingthebigstuff.com/tag/student-loans/">Sweating the Big Stuff</a>: A college graduate pays off $24,000 in debt in one year, which included $4,900 in school loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.scholarships4moms.net/blog/2010/06/23/student-aid-%E2%80%93-how-to-get-your-share/">Scholarships for Moms</a>: Good resource for understanding what FAFSA is and who qualifies for it.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.givemescholarships.com/2010/05/19/student-loans-destroy-your-future/">Give Me Scholarships</a>: An in-depth look at how to not destroy your future with student loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.collegeloanconsultant.com/accrued-interest-calculator.html">College Loan Consultant</a>: Helps students and graduates determine the cost of deferring a student loan.</li>
<li><a href="http://onemoneydesign.com/blog/2010/05/19/how-should-i-start-paying-off-student-loans/">One Money Design</a>: Provides excellent information for recent college graduates regarding how to get started in paying back student loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.gettingthatloan.com/bad-credit-loan/are-deferring-student-loan-payments-possible">Getting That Loan</a>: College student gets good job then gets laid off due to economy. The student had to defer student loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.debtconsolidationcare.com/blog/2010/04/15/student-loan-debt/comment-page-1/">Debt Consolidation Care</a>: Provides ideas on how to deal with student loan debt, including deferment, consolidation and using the income based repayment plan.</li>
<li><a href="http://fabandfru.com/2010/05/a-study-in-student-loans/">Fabulous and Frugal</a>: A PhD does a study in student loans and tells how she mastered her finances.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.moneyhelpforchristians.com/cant-make-student-loan-payments/">Money Help for Christians</a>: Gives a biblical perspective of student loans and advice on how to manage them when income is very low.</li>
<li><a href="http://business-loan.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-39958-how-to-take-care-of-a-student-loan-default.aspx">Business and Personal Loans</a>: Shows a step-by-step system college graduates can use to recover from defaulted student loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.allkidscovered.net/student-loans/defaulting-on-student-loans-4-tips-to-help-you-avoid-it.html">Student Loans Refinance</a>: Outlines four steps to avoid defaulting on student loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://mytimemattersblog.com/2010/07/manage-student-loans/">My Time Matters</a>: A CEO who ran one of the top student loan companies reveals top-notch ideas on how to better manage student loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/07/college-grads-with-debt-may-qualify-for.html">New Grad Life</a>: Explains how college graduates with a large amount of student loan debt may be able to apply for forgiveness of student loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ayzor.com/2010/top-10-tips-to-eliminate-student-loans-debt.html">Ayzor</a>: A list of ten ideas to help graduates eliminate student loan debt.</li>
<li><a href="http://schoolgrantssources.com/student-loans/student-loan-forgiveness-options/">School Grant Sources</a>: Covers loan forgiveness options and compares them to loan repayment options.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.myloansconsolidated.com/2010/06/28/over-100000-of-student-loan-forgiveness-who-offers-them/">My Loans Consolidated</a>: Details loan forgiveness programs, explains the requirements and how to ensure student loans have a forgiveness option before acquiring them.</li>
<li><a href="http://blog.educationconnection.com/2010/05/student-loan-forgiveness/">Education Connection</a>: Describes how public service work can bring about forgiveness of student loan debt.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/financial-tips-for-college-graduates/">Consumerism Commentary</a>: Presents financial advice for college graduates regarding paying off student loans and other money management areas after college.</li>
<li><a href="http://millionairedad.blogspot.com/2010/07/3-useful-tips-to-eliminate-student-debt.html">Millionaire Dad</a>: Three steps for smart student debt elimination.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.getbrowser.net/4-tips-for-applying-for-right-student-loans/">Get Browser</a>: Four tips for applying for student loans and graduate’s loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.overturemarketplace.com/10-tips-for-paying-back-your-student-loans">Overture Marketplace</a>: Provides ten practical tips for repayment of student loans, including budgeting and common sense money management.</li>
<li><a href="http://blog.financenewstoday.com/loans/student-loans-free-significant-guide-for-post-bankruptcy-loan/">Finance News Today</a>: Information about handling student loans after a bankruptcy.</li>
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		<title>44 Stories About College Hazing</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:03:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[College hazing has been around for years. As long as fraternities and sororities have had pledges, there has been hazing. Most colleges and universities have banned hazing. Many people have gotten hurt or worse from these rituals. Although they have been banned, they still are taking place. Any college freshman and their parents should be<br/><a class="read_more" href="http://www.studentloans.net/2010/07/15/44-stories-about-college-hazing/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>College hazing has been around for years. As long as fraternities and sororities have had pledges, there has been hazing. Most colleges and universities have banned hazing. Many people have gotten hurt or worse from these rituals. Although they have been banned, they still are taking place. Any college freshman and their parents should be aware of this when considering joining a fraternity or sorority. Here are 45 articles concerning these hazing practices to help you be more informed. Being educated about these procedures could help prevent a tragedy.</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.collegebound.net/content/article/the-lowdown-on-college-hazing/578/">The Lowdown</a> - Here is an article about one person&#8217;s experience and what to watch out for in hazing.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.elementsbehavioralhealth.com/adolescent-issues/college-binge-drinking-hazing-an-emerging-epidemic/">Binge Drinking During Hazing</a> - Learn the dangers of binge drinking and it&#8217;s popularity in hazing rituals.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/issues123.shtml">Reaching even high school</a> - Hazing issues have even gotten around before they reach college campus.</li>
<li><a href="http://collegecandy.com/tag/sorority-hazing/">Why do we haze</a> - Take a look at one girl who went through a week of hazing and trying to find the answer on why haze at all.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.studentstuff.com/2010/01/30/friends-at-any-price-sororities-and-hazing/">Any price</a> - Some people want to make friends so badly they will do anything, including hazing.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.everydayhealth.com/college-health/get-smart-about-college-hazing.aspx">Hazing</a> - Learn here what constitutes as a hazing ritual and what to watch for.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.jerebeasleyreport.com/2010/06/suit-accuses-college-fraternity-of-injuring-student-in-hazing/">Law Suit</a> - Read about a case where a suit is being filed against fraternity for injuring a student during hazing.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.onlinecolleges.net/2009/11/29/top-10-worst-greek-hazing-scandals-stories/">Top 10</a> - Here are the top 10 worst hazing scandals and incidents related to hazing.</li>
<li><a href="http://badjocks.com/archive/2007/top_hazing_stories_2007.htm">2007</a> - A list of a few of the hazing incidents involving athletes and the cases surrounding them in 2007.</li>
<li><a href="http://hiphopwired.com/2010/04/30/members-of-kappa-alpha-psi-suspended-for-hazing-student-causing-kidney-failure/">Members Suspended</a> - Members of a fraternity suspended after hazing accusations.</li>
<li><a href="http://gawker.com/385655/sorority-hazing-scandal-continued-tales-of-grave+digging-and-branding">Sorority Scandal</a> - Hazing rituals of a sorority including gravedigging and branding of the pledges.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.docstoc.com/docs/5331990/embarrassing-hazing-stories">Hazing defined</a> - Here you will find an article explaining the differences between hazing and just being accepted to a group.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2009/04/hazing_rites_becoming_issue_as.html">Suspended</a> - A sorority is suspended when accused of hazing rituals.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.uscho.com/news/college-hockey/id,848/LawsuitFiledOverVermontHazingIncident.html">Suit filed</a> - Here is story of a law suit filed against a Vermont university over hazing incident.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.drrobertbrooks.com/writings/articles/0404.html">Bonding or humiliation</a> - A recent study on trying to uncover if hazing is a a ritual about bonding with friends or just about humiliation.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.salon.com/it/col/guest/1998/10/28guest.html">Freshman Experience</a> - Here is one blogger&#8217;s story of his and a friends orientation/hazing into their schools.</li>
<li><a href="http://mustangdaily.net/updated-story-four-sae-members-charged-in-hazing-death/">Four Students</a> - Here is a report of four students charged in the death of a fellow student during hazing.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thedailybeast.com/cheat-sheet/item/six-sorority-girls-charged-with-hazing/greeks-gone-wild/">Sorority Charged</a> - One sorority charged in hazing due to dictating what their pledges could eat.</li>
<li><a href="http://hercampus.com/health/truth-about-sorority-hazing">Sorority hazing</a> - The truth as told by a college student about sorority hazing and what goes on.</li>
<li><a href="http://blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2010/01/rutgers_sorority_hazing_school.html">Charges pending</a> - Here is an article about one sorority where members were arrested because of hazing incidents.</li>
<li><a href="http://dahnbatchelorsopinions.blogspot.com/2010/06/there-should-be-zero-policy-in-hazing.html">Zero Tolerance</a> - This blogger gives their views and experiences with hazing.</li>
<li><a href="http://hazing.hanknuwer.com/hazingmain.html">Hazing site</a> - Here you can view articles and information about hazing incidents and what happened to those involved.</li>
<li><a href="http://diverseeducation.com/article/13515/">Time to stop</a> - One writer talks about it is time to stop after a hazing has taken another life.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.theroot.com/views/bglo-special-report-dangerous-hazing-has-not-stopped">Still going on</a> - Although there is a ban on hazing, these fraternities are still involved</li>
<li><a href="http://betweenusgirls.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/10/hazing---are-our-kids-going-too-far.html">Going to far</a> - Here a blogger takes a look at hazing and how far our kids are going with it.</li>
<li><a href="http://bilmes.blogspot.com/2010/03/alpha-delt-hazing-revealed.html">Hazing Revealed</a> - This fraternity reveals the hazing rituals.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.authorsden.com/categories/story_top.asp?catid=10&amp;id=39642">Not always bad</a> - Although believed to be bad, not all hazing incidents turn out to be bad or humiliating for the pledges.</li>
<li><a href="http://lowrylaw.blogspot.com/2010/05/suing-over-college-hazing.html">Lawsuit</a> - A family has sued the university due to hazing incidents.</li>
<li><a href="http://collegeproperty.info/127850-Hazing.html">Hazing</a> - Learn what hazing truly is and to watch out for your children.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.blackcollegewire.org/index.php?option=com_content&amp;task=view&amp;id=4825">Mississippi</a> - One sorority, once referred to as “gangster Phi”, has been accused of hazing rituals.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ivygateblog.com/2006/12/cornell-anti-hazing-web-site-great-place-to-pick-up-hazing-ideas/">Hazing types</a> - Here is a list of a few types of hazing incidents that have happened at Cornell.</li>
<li><a href="http://philippineshazing.blogspot.com/2009/12/deaths-of-john-daniel-l-samparada-18.html">Two students died</a> - Here is the story of two students that died as a result of two different hazing incidents.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.washingtoninjuryattorneyblog.com/2009/11/parents_file_wrongful_death_su.html">Child dies after hazing</a> - Here a family files charges after their child dies during a hazing incident.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/home/freshmen-still-quaking-at-the-thought-of-hazing/384307">Freshman scared</a> - Freshman are still nervous after a student dies in a hazing incident.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.sigepblog.org/2007/03/fraternity-man-at-rider-dies-from.html">Alcohol poisoning</a> - Student dies during hazing ritual drinking alcohol.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.statecollegelaw.com/penn-state-alcohol-debate-turns-to-action/">Suit filed</a> - Law suit filed after freshman dies from alcohol.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.drslawfirm.com/hazing.html">Laws</a> - A few of the cases that have been filed due to hazing and the laws pertaining to them.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.blogher.com/hazing-its-not-just-college-anymore">Cheerleaders</a> - Here about one case of hazing on a cheering squad.</li>
<li><a href="http://tripatlas.com/Fraternities_and_sororities">Fraternities and Sororities</a> - Learn the truth behind them and where they stem from.</li>
<li><a href="http://glendale.injuryboard.com/miscellaneous/parents-of-college-student-sue-over-fraternity-hazing-related-death.aspx?googleid=271502">Parents Sue</a> - Parents have filed a case in the death of their child due to a hazing incident.</li>
<li><a href="http://tcnjigc.wordpress.com/recruitment/hazing-policy/">Hazing</a> - Here is the definition of hazing and some ideas of what it involves from some of the Greek organiZations.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.doaneline.com/alpha-omega-fraternity-faced-with-four-year-suspension-after-hazing-incident-1.2256634">Suspension</a> - After hazing incident, one fraternity faces suspension for four years.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.collegesportsscholarships.com/hazing-high-school-sports.htm">Pranks</a> - Read here about whether hazing is just harmless pranks or is it truly much more dangerous.</li>
<li><a href="http://blog.taragana.com/law/2009/10/13/nyc-father-files-25m-lawsuit-over-sons-hazing-death-during-drinking-binge-at-college-frat-14280/">2.5 Million Lawsuit</a> - Father files a law suit over his son&#8217;s hazing death.</li>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:10:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Earning a degree is one of the most important steps you can take to become successful in life. More and more employers are disregarding workers without a degree. However, with the costs of University sky-rocketing across America, less people can afford to actually study. This is why we&#8217;ve found the top 52 blogs that offer<br/><a class="read_more" href="http://www.studentloans.net/2010/06/24/top-41-blogs-that-are-great-resources-for-student-loan-advice/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Earning a degree is one of the most important steps you can take to become successful in life. More and more employers are disregarding workers without a degree. However, with the costs of University sky-rocketing across America, less people can afford to actually study. This is why we&#8217;ve found the top 52 blogs that offer all the information on finding, paying off and consolidating your student loans.</p>
<p>Just because you can&#8217;t afford to study, doesn&#8217;t mean there are not avenues out there that you can explore which will better enable you to fund your education.</p>
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<li><a href="http://blog.studentloannetwork.com/">Student Loan Network</a> &#8211; Student Loan Network gives you all the information you need to make an informed decision when it comes to your student loan.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.nextstudent.com/student-loan-blog/blogs/sample_weblog/">Next Student</a>- All of the latest news related to student loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.istudentloan.com/blog/">I Student Loan</a> &#8211; Detailed guides on how to apply for and increase your chances of obtaining a student loan.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.studentloaninfo.org/blog/">Student Loan Info</a> &#8211; All the tools and resources you&#8217;ll need to find the best priced student loan for you, using their on site financial aid calculators.</li>
<li><a href="http://blog.wellsfargo.com/studentloandown/">Wells Fargo &#8211; The Student Loan Down</a>- Wells Fargo offers a comprehensive coverage of student loans in the industry, they also offer expert advice for any of your student loan questions.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.collegescholarships.org/blog/category/student-loans/%20">College Scholarships –</a> A financial aid blog that discusses frank issues surrounding student loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://blog.gocollege.com/category/student-loans/">Go College</a> – Discusses the ugly truth of student loans and how it can affect you negatively if you&#8217;re not careful.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.fairloanrate.com/in_loan_rate/loans/student-loans/">Fair Loan Rate</a> – A blog about a few friends who openly discuss their goal to consolidate their student loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.alternativestudentloans.org/blog/">Alternative Student Loans</a> – If you&#8217;re looking for information about alternative student loans, this blog is for you.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.studentlendinganalytics.typepad.com/">Student Lending Analytics</a> – In  search of finding student loans for 14 of his nieces and nephews, a man decided to great a blog in search of the best student loan deals.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.forgivestudentloandebt.com/">Forgive student loan and debt</a> – One man, Robert Applebaum, is using is voice and blog to get student loans forgiven.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.studentloanborrowerassistance.org/topics/our+blog/">Student Loan Borrower Assistance</a> – A resource for student loan borrowers and their families.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.studentloanconsolidationcalc.com/">Student Loan Condolidation Calc </a>– A blogging platform where experts and students can freely share their views on student loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.maxedoutgen.com/archives/cat_students_and_debt.html">Maxed Out Gen</a> – A consumer debt blog that discusses student loans and the problems with them.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thecollegeblog.com/?cat=25">The College Blog</a> – Reecy Aresty, a financial advisor, talks about the latest student news.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.smartmoney.com/personal-finance/college-planning/?topic=student-loan">Smart Money:</a> Experts at smart money give excellent advice when it comes to student loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.scholarships.com/Blog/">Scholarships</a> – Scholarships has an intensive blog that offers solutions to finding student loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://financialaidblog.blogspot.com/">Dollars and Sense </a>- Joe Dobrota is a financial aid consultant who discusses student loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.financialaidnews.com/">Financial Aid News</a> – All the financial aid news you could ever need.</li>
<li><a href="http://vafinancialaid.wordpress.com/">Paying for College</a> &#8211; SCHEV’s Blog on Financial Aid for Higher Education in Virginia.</li>
<li><a href="http://greenvilletechfinancialaid.blogspot.com/">Greenville Tech Financial Aid</a> – Greenville Tech offers information about financial aid to their students.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.stateuniversity.com/blog/permalink/Student-Loan-Debt-Dont-Play-the-Blame-Game.html">State University –</a> Sound advice on how to use and find student loans for state universities.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.samueljscott.com/2010/02/16/student-loan-debt/">Considerations</a> &#8211; Samuel J. Scott and Jeff Guevin over their opinions and considerations on student loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.studentloanrelief.org/blog">Student Loan Relief </a>– One man&#8217;s mission to pay off his student loan and find relief from the pressures of debt.</li>
<li><a href="http://site-press.com/student-loan-consolidation">The Student Loan Consolidation and Insider Headline Site &#8211; </a> Get the latest news, inside information and much more on student loans, loan consolidation and repayment advice.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.loan.com/student-loans/">Loan.com</a> – The truth about federal and private student loans are revealed.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.feded.net/">Fed Ed </a>– Student loan and student loan consolidation advice.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.finweb.com/loans/the-pros-and-cons-of-a-federal-parent-plus-loan.html">Financial Web</a> – Financial information about the complexity of student loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.collegeloanconsultant.com/college-loan-blog.html">College Loan Consultant</a> &#8211; The college loan blog will help you get the timely info you need to make your college loans work for you.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.youngmoney.com/credit_debt_faq/Manage-your-student-loans/">Young Money</a> – Giving you the information you need to manage your student loans successfully.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.student-loans.org/blog/federal-student-financial-aid-options-131.html">Student Loans</a> – A straight up guide to student loans and college loan consolidation refinance.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.highere.com/qa-how-can-i-deal-with-student-debt/">Hig Here</a> – How to deal with student debt</li>
<li><a href="http://www.eduinreview.com/blog/2010/06/student-debt-who-is-to-blame/">Edu in Review –</a> Student loans are put under review by this blog.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.finance-insurance-loans.com/finance/mortgage/top-3-benefits-of-debt-consolidation/">Finance Insurance Loans</a> – A financial advisor gives you all the advice you need to make a wise choice about student loans.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.dailyworth.com/blog/427-smash-student-loan-debt">Daily Worth</a> – Knowing exactly how much your student loan is worth and if it&#8217;s actually worth it.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.screwcollegeloans.com/?p=73">Screw College Loans</a> – Helping Americans get rid of their college loans, one article at a time.</li>
<li><a href="http://financegen.com/188278-Student-Loan-Consolidation.html">Finance Gen</a> – Helping you consolidate your student loan.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.manageitsmart.com/student-loans-for-someone-with-bad-credit/">Manage it Smart </a>– How to obtain a student loan even if you have bad credit.</li>
<li><a href="http://studentloandebthelp.net/understanding-your-options-with-student-loan-payments/">Student Loan Debt Help </a>– Understanding all of the options you have when it comes to paying back your student loan.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.defenestrator.org/break_the_chains_of_student_debt">Defenestrator</a> &#8211; How to break the chains of student debt.</li>
<li><a href="http://theeconomiccollapseblog.com/archives/college-students-this-is-your-future-high-unemployment-and-student-loan-hell">The Economic Collapse –</a> An economic blog that has a focus on student loans.</li>
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		<title>Top 50 Con­tinuing Education Blogs</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether it’s for personal enrichment or professional advancement, continuing education is indispensible.  These sites offer the best in medical training updates, news and recent advances.  Teachers continuing their education and improving the learning in their classroom will find tremendous tools.  Business professionals looking for unique content from like-minded individuals will appreciate the section on business.<br/><a class="read_more" href="http://www.studentloans.net/2010/06/17/continuing-education-blogs/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://www.studentloans.net.php5-17.dfw1-2.websitetestlink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/studying.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-39 alignright" src="http://www.studentloans.net.php5-17.dfw1-2.websitetestlink.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/studying.jpg" alt="" width="282" height="424" /></a>Whether it’s for personal enrichment or professional advancement, continuing education is indispensible.  These sites offer the best in medical training updates, news and recent advances.  Teachers continuing their education and improving the learning in their classroom will find tremendous tools.  Business professionals looking for unique content from like-minded individuals will appreciate the section on business.</p>
<p>For those lifelong learners who are seeking to broaden their horizons there is a section on personal enrichment with a little bit of everything. Continuing education means that the learning never stops. Taking a formal class or following current trends can lead to new opportunities. Check out news, learning opportunities and more in these blogs.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Healthcare and Fitness</span></strong></p>
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<li><a href="http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/blog/#Course%20material%20for%20yoga%20teachers%20in%20training">Yoga Teacher Training</a>: Course material for yoga teachers in training and enrichment materials for current teachers. Includes a message board for yoga teachers to exchange ideas and questions</li>
<li><a href="http://rebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com/">Balanced Health &amp; Nutrition</a>: Food, nutrition and exercise information blended with a dash of opinion from a registered dietitian and credentialed nutrition therapist.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.iateapie.net/">Iateapie</a> reviews foods marketed as healthy and diet friendly options.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thehealthcareblog.com/">The Health Care Blog</a>: In depth coverage of the health care system. Questions and answers for lay people.</li>
<li><a href="http://academiclifeinem.blogspot.com/">Academic Life In Emergency Medicine</a>: Behind the scenes peek at emergency medicine</li>
<li><a href="http://www.epmonthly.com/whitecoat/">WhiteCoat’s Call Room</a>: Emergency physicians monthly an independent voice for emergency physicians</li>
<li><a href="http://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/">CC Continuing Education</a>: One of the largest CME programs in the country, sharing a wealth if information with medical professional for over 75 years.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.cmebuzz.com/">CME Buzz</a>: Broad based continuing medical education resource and community.</li>
<li><a href="http://meetingsnet.com/medicalmeetings/">Medical Meetings</a>: News, opportunities and careers in the medical field.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.emedhome.com/">EMedHome</a>: Provides a user-friendly clinical resource that is designed to be an educational tool for Emergency Physicians.</li>
<li><a href="http://blog.mgma.com/blog/">MGMA</a>: Focus on best ideas in medical practice management</li>
<li><a href="http://www.pallimed.org/">Pallimed</a>: Dedicated to current hospice and palliative medicine information.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.em-blog.com/">EM-Blog</a>: The Center for Medical Education blog focuses on state of the art continuing medical education.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/">Fitness Spotlight</a>: Presents the fitness facts for those who want to create and succeed in their fitness goals.</li>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Education</span></strong></p>
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<li><a href="http://www.eduinreview.com/blog/">EDU in Review</a>: Help for all stages in the education journey. Scholarships, news and how to find the right courses.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/reality_check">Inside Higher Ed</a>: A candid look at the business of higher education.</li>
<li><a href="http://higheredwatch.newamerica.net/blogmain">Higher Ed Watch</a>: Higher education trends and opportunities examined from a non-partisan perspective.</li>
<li><a href="http://chronicle.com/blog/ticker/1/">The Chronicle of Higher Education</a>: The Ticker presents breaking news and analysis of current issues in higher education.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.educatednation.com/">Educated Nation</a>: A penetrating look at higher education from a student perspective. Topics include loans, requirements, course offerings and how to make the most of your education and post-graduation time.</li>
<li><a href="http://blog.blackboard.com/">Bb</a>: Using blackboard to maximize your online learning opportunities.</li>
<li><a href="http://greatcollegeadvice.com/content/blog/">Great College Advice</a>: Expert advice on college admissions and which school is the best fit.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.changinghighereducation.com/">Changing Higher Education</a>: Examines the shifts higher education makes to adapt to changing times.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.edgalaxy.com/">Edgalaxy</a>: E-earning tools and tips for teachers.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.emergingedtech.com/">Emerging Ed Tech</a>: Focuses on engaging students and improving learning outcomes through internet use and new instructional technologies.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.techsavvyed.net/">The Tech Savvy Educator</a>: A practical guide for integrating technology in the classroom.</li>
<li><a href="http://teachersteachingteachers.org/">Teachers Teaching Teachers</a>: Shares the best techniques from experienced teachers.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.onlineedublog.com/">Online Edu Blog</a>: Information about online universities, degrees and programs.</li>
<li><a href="http://weblogg-ed.com/">Weblogg-ed</a>: Blogging tools for teachers. How blogging can impact classroom learning.</li>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Business</span></strong></p>
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<li><a href="http://blog.internetce.com/">Insurance Continuing Education and Tools</a>: Timely and relevant continuing education information for fields of insurance, real estate, and financial services, as well as general business and entrepreneurship.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.accountingweb.com/blogs/sue/continuing-education">AccountingWeb</a>: Continuing education for accountants based on 28 years of experience in continuing education for accountants.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.batesinfo.com/MaryEllen/Writing/LOFblogs2.html">Librarian of Fortune</a>: Finding the best information on the web when you need it. Offers one on one coaching.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.about-elearning.com/e-Learning-blog.html">About-eLearning</a>: A Comprehensive up-to-date guide for e-learning and accredited online distance education</li>
<li><a href="http://elearnqueen.blogspot.com/">E-Learning Queen</a>: Focuses on distance training and education, from instructional design to e-learning and mobile solutions, and pays attention to psychological, social, and cultural factors.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.upsidelearning.com/blog/">Upside Learning</a>: Keep up with innovation and design in technology learning solutions</li>
<li><a href="http://salesandmanagementblog.com/">Sales and Management Blog</a>: Discussion of sales and sales management approaches.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.sefora.org/">SEA</a>: Scientists and Engineers for America promotes evidenced based at all levels of government. Focuses on current science and engineering news that impacts policy decisions.</li>
<li><a href="http://smallbiztrends.com/">Small Biz Trends</a>: Law and how it affects small business owners.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.drjeffcornwall.com/">The Entrepreneurial Mind</a>: Dr. Jeff Cornwall focuses on entrepreneurship challenges and successes.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.businesspundit.com/">Business Pundit</a>: Diverse business news and views for anyone associated with business.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.management-issues.com/blog.asp">Management Issues</a>: An independent online resource focusing on the leadership, management and people issues at the heart of the changing workplace.</li>
<li><a href="http://andrewmcafee.org/blog/">Andrew McAfee</a>: Discusses the business impact of IT.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Personal Enrichment<br />
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<li><a href="http://notmadeofmoney.com/blog/">Not Made Of Money</a>: Money saving tips, frugal ideas and living on one income. Learn to live life well without debt.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/">Wisebread</a>: Shows a person how to live large on a small budget</li>
<li><a href="http://blog.gardeners.com/">Gardeners</a>: Gardening and more. Grow vegetables, flowers and perennials all with the help of passionate gardeners from Gardener’s Supply in Vermont.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.nonprofitquarterly.org/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=frontpage&amp;Itemid=1">Non Profit Quarterly</a>: Focuses on keys to strengthen and grow non-profit organizations.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.mypinkstamper.com/">My Pink Stamper</a>: Tips teaching – how tos on scrapbooking and capturing memories to share heritage with future generations.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.organicauthority.com/blog/">Organic Authority</a>: Discover what’s new in the organic world.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.fivecentnickel.com/">The Five Cent Nickel</a>: Focuses on money and finance tips for the general public.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thedailygreen.com/">The Daily Green</a>: A consumer guide to all things green.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.dailyspark.com/">The Daily Spark</a>: Provides exercise ideas, fitness hints and daily tips for healthy living</li>
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