For all of those who missed me on NBC’s Today Show – Money 911 this morning make sure to check out the segment now! Today we discussed 401ks, the best online budgeting websites, and student loans. Enjoy!
If you missed me on NBC’s Today Show – Money 911 segment this morning make sure to check it out now! Today, I discussed Credit Unions and how they could be the right choice for you when it comes to avoiding all the recent emerging bank fees.
Just in case you missed me on NBC’s TODAY Show – Money 911 this morning here’s the segment – so make sure to check it out. Today, I answered viewer’s questions on financial aid for college students and how to increase your credit score—fast! In my first answer, I mentioned a few websites to look into to get money for school without a cosigner, so below is Loran’s question and the information that I gave her, that can hopefully help you too!
Question from Loran:
My daughter is in college and needs more money for school, which we don’t have. She’s been working several jobs, but with her apartment and car she often doesn’t have enough money. She’s tried getting loans but needs a co-signer which we can’t do. What should we do?
My Answer:
First look at a Federal Pell Grant, it is for undergraduate students unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid. The amount depends on your financial need, costs to attend school, status as a full-time or part-time student, and plans to attend school for a full academic year or less. The maximum amount given is $5,550.
Next, I would look into a Federal Perkin’s Loan which is a low interest (5%) loan for students with “exceptional financial” need. The U.S. Department of Education provides funding to your school. In turn, your school determines which students have the greatest need. Your school combines federal funds with some of its own funds for Perkins loans for qualifying students. Both of these can be applied for at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/.
You can find out more information on getting money for school at http://studentaid.ed.gov/ under the tab – “Get Money for School.” Also check out http://www.fastweb.com/. It bills itself as “the leading scholarship search provider for every student, whether you’re in high school or a mother of two returning to school” and with 34 million users, the boast is probably justified. This amazing website contains everything you need to know to find help quickly about both scholarships and college loans.
Hope you all were able to tune in this morning and catch me on NBC’s TODAY Show – Money 911 segment. If not make sure to watch it now – such a fun segment today with great info!
The first Money 911 segment for October on NBC’s Today Show! For all of those who missed it make sure to check out the clip above and see if I answered your money questions!
Also, if you want to submit a Money 911 question for me to asnwer go HERE!
Hope you all had a chance to tune in this morning and watch NBC’s TODAY show – Money 911. If not, make sure to check out today’s segment, we answered tons of great questions!
We had a great segment of Money 911 today where we got to answer your money questions from Twitter!
If you missed me during the Live Chat on TODAY.com click HERE to check it out! I answered so many awesome questions, so you owe it to yourself to check it out!
Me typing away during the Live Chat - answering your questions!
Today on NBC’s TODAY show – Money 911 we answered viewer’s questions ranging from what financially supported college students can do to help alleviate their parent’s retirement concerns to what happens when you own three different properties and decide to stop paying the mortgage on one. It was a great segment and you owe it to yourself to check it out!
Jean Chatsky, myself, and Sharon Epperson on Money 911!
It’s been over a month since I’ve been on NBC’s Today Show since I was on vacation with my family in Del Mar, CA. But now I’m back in NYC and had my first show back on Money 911 and it felt great!
I hope that you all tuned in to watch, but in case you missed it you can watch the segment above. Today, we discussed everything from what to do when you have income but no retirement or savings to how much longer all these interest rates will remain so low. Hope you all enjoy!
