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Is Getting A College Degree Still Worth It? [POLL]

Joe Votruba — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:00:16 +0000

Deminski & Doyle want to know if you think it's still worth your time and money to go to college and obtain a degree.

New Jerseyans Express Cost Concerns, Survey Shows [AUDIO]

Joe Cutter — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:24:58 +0000

A new survey of New Jersey residents, who have a fair amount of assets, shows the future of healthcare costs and working later in life are very much on their minds.

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College Loan Debt Affecting Life Decisions, Study Says [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:00:04 +0000

Student loan debt isn't only a problem immediately after college.

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Campus Crime Initiative Cleared By Committee

Dino Flammia — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:45:16 +0000

Crimes and other urgent matters on college campuses wouldn't go unnoticed, under a new bill approved Monday by a New Jersey Assembly panel.

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Young Gambling Addicts In New Jersey [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Thu, 02 May 2013 09:16:10 +0000

Gaming industry leaders, law enforcement and state officials huddled at the State House yesterday to talk about the issue of gambling addiction in New Jersey.

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College Grads Struggling to Follow Degree, Study Says [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Thu, 02 May 2013 09:04:44 +0000

Thousands of students are graduating from colleges across New Jersey this month, but a new survey shows they could struggle significantly in landing a job that connects to their major or career choice.

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Student Loan Interest Rates Could Double [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:35:10 +0000

Interest rates on government-subsidized Stafford loans could increase from 3.4 to 6.8 percent this summer, unless Congress acts to stop the change.

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Flat-Rate Tuition Saving Students Time, Money [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:51:42 +0000

Students looking ahead to college, and their parents, may not be aware of an easy way to save some cash.

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Governor Christie Addresses High Student Loans [AUDIO]

Ilya Hemlin — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:00:05 +0000

Governor Chris Christie says controlling the high costs of college needs to happen so graduates coming out with large loans can have a better chance building their future.

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Student Loan Interest Rates Could Double July 1st

Townsquare News Network — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 03:22:43 +0000

Incoming college freshmen could end up paying $5,000 more for the same loans their older siblings have, if Congress doesn't keep interest rates from doubling.

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