Student loans in the United States

 

There are several varieties for student loans in the United States. They are:

 

  1. Federal student loans made to students directly

There will be no payments while enrolled in at least half time status. If a student drops below half time status, the account will go into its 6 month grace period. If the student re-enrolls in at least half time status, the loans will be deferred, but when they drop below half time again they will no longer have their grace period. Amounts are quite limited as well.

 

  1. Federal student loans made to parents

This is a much higher limit, but payments start immediately

 

  1. Private student loans made to students or parents.

This loan has higher limits and no payments until after graduation, although interest will start to accrue immediately.

Private loans may be used for any education related expenses such as tuition, room and board, books, computers, and past due balances. Private loans can also be used to supplement federal student loans, when federal loans, grants and other forms of financial aid are not sufficient to cover the full cost of higher education.

The 12 way out of twisted debt.

In this era, there are some people take a fish us in order to take a benefit in using soft loan ( actually not soft ). Than unrealistically, we are trapped and difficult to get out. When this entice almost strangled, here are the way out :

1.    Spend your saving

The theory is the total installment  of debt is not more than 1/3 of salary or 30 % of the salary. The consultant always suggests us to save how big or small our salary is !The practice, you are too late twisted in debt. So on this emergency situation, you must spend your saving as the way out. Try to change monthly installment burden from the saving. After over, please try to save again.

2.    Save means rich
In normal situation, you can be `extravagant`. But this time, you need realistic. To cut your outcome make you have extra money. Start to make unnecessary need list.
Find an easy alternative with the same benefit. Like to quit in fitness membership and changed by doing sport at home.

3.    Owe from the debt
It looks cynical but we can do nothing. If we need it urgently to pay debt we can use that facility. But choose personal loan with low interest and without any guaranteed things. Than use to pay all debts, unless you are tempted to use more.

4.    Back to `home`
This what is nice living in Indonesia , we can borrow from them without any debt. And it is nicer to negotiate how to pay it back. But remember, you have to pay it back, anyway.

5.    Reduce to have a fun
This is really pain. But it is much help. Simple description, like if you drink 3 glasses of coffee everyday, reduce it only two or one. You can save the money. Don’t stop it ,anyway because it is very nice.

6.    To combine sum unpaid
You can use balance transfer from the high interest credit card to a lower one. Then , close the old bill. By changing it, you can save till one million every year.

7.    Extra work
If you can’t reduce the outcome. You must work extra hard. You may find side job or set up small business like selling dress and so forth.

8.    To sell the asset
In emergency, you must sell your asset anyway, like a ring, TV and so on. If you don’t want to lose them , you may pawn in the pawnshop. Someday you can compensate for them.

9.    Negotiation
You had better come to the creditor to reschedule it rather than being visited by debt collector. I believe they will give solution for us.

10.    Pay as soon as possible
Although the deadline of your credit card is still 10 months again, you had better keep paying it immediately after receiving salary. Try to pay all credit card for not getting interest.

11.    Wear horse glasses
Super market really interests us, but that is the lure. Who can pass the discount till 70 % ? . Or you may be happy seeing the catalogue of goods offering  nice things. So if you think difficult you had better wear horse glasses.

12.    Cut the card
Yet you have the payment of debt, but it won’t succeed if you keep adding the credit card. You must stop using it and change paying by cash. Just leave it at home or just cut it, it is over, okay ?

Six style to handle the money

A hero, a debtor or a gambler is you ?. No, it is not to give bad stigma. By knowing the type. How can money help you.
In the book master your money type ,Jordan e. Goodman, the American money man,” everyone has like `financial personality`. This the style you handle money express the feeling, from the depth fear to the biggest desire.
To help you find this feeling, please you know in what money personality you in are. Choose you like and find the solution.

You are an ostrich if……….
Be confused and intimidated by money. You just can dream having a business, but like diving your head like an ostrich, if you talk about money. Your financial is not so bad, but you just stone head to think other cases better than money
The main problem : being late to save money. When realized, there is much thing to do.
The challenge : make over you shyness, start controlling your money
Solution ; debit management is good for you. If needed, make standing instruction to customer service to your bank to transfer several present your salary to save.
The spirit word : if you think you can’t, so you will not be able to. Make sure that you can.

You are a warrior if………
Your status is a “searcher “. You will collect all branded things. But this will trap you into a debt. The main matter : bad cash flow. Not bankrupt, only your future is blur because credit card payment. The challenge : get ready to balance income and outcome. Solution : choose good things, this include insurance, your needed facility to prize. Spirit words : dignity is the best prize for yourself.

You are a debtor if…………
You are extravagant, but don’t want to acknowledge it. You are in despair but you refuse help. Main problem : slipped. Slowly you fall into debt. You make a new loan to cover old loan. Challenge : getting an income to escape you from the amount overdue and avoid being bankrupt. Solution : don’t neglect this problem. Face the creditor, how hard they pressed you . Ask  him to reschedule your loan with low interest. Spirit words : let it gone be by genes.

You are a squirrel if……………
Saving all time, enjoy collecting voucher and coin to balance income and outcome. It is good, indeed. But the fear losing money will make you in misery. Main problem : the silent money will not last long. Inflation will come and it will give nothing. Challenge : not depend on money solution : you are patience to collect money. But saving in one basket won’t make you rich. Share with other basket like investment if wanting more. The spirit  words : the coin you save, the amount won’t be much, use a little that is your money ,isn’t it ?

You are a launcher if…………..
Focus on stability. Your much money invests on soul insurance and pension fund. But this satisfaction, you will get later. Main problem : you are over investment for the future. While you have other ambition you are afraid to create. Challenge : use the stability base to get higher goal. Solution : try to share with other investment you can enjoy in short time, like savings, or deposit. Spirit words : the moment to create your imagination with your money.

You are a gambler if……………………..
You like to bet, not in a casino but high risk investment. You are full self confidence, cleverer, faster and have strong instinct. Main problem : money and emotion walks side by side. You want to show off to everyone that you are capable. Challenge : to put all money “in front line” isn’t good strategy. Solution : save your secure living money now and future. Than chasing investment ambition. Spirit words : the chance is everywhere, but you are not always able to win it.