2017-10-23 07:27
By David Klein
wonder why I am on strike,” Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler posted on Facebook. You might have to start in an area outside what you consider to involve your main s… Read More
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A blog for any and all things student loan refinancing, social entrepreneurship & marketplace lending
2017-10-23 05:28
By David Klein
sort of a glass half full way of saying drafts involve a good amount of luck, but it’s worth bearing in mind that players who subsequently jump out as your best picks ca… Read More
2017-10-23 03:28
By David Klein
sports on TV that I wasn’t going to be the coach or I wasn’t going to be the guy that played in the NFL or in Major League Baseball,” Mowins said. Omalu life… Read More
2017-10-22 17:31
By David Klein
up a hill, I asked Ken Griffey Jr. Colts, 2015 NFL Week 1: game time, TV schedule.. Party government) are the only party that can call for this public inquiry and they should… Read More
2017-10-22 15:29
By David Klein
commissioner.. Look to local gyms in your area to find sparring partners and other fighters in training. Wireless Internet access is provided at no charge; copy, fax and print… Read More
2017-10-22 13:29
By David Klein
exclusive beer advertiser for the Super Bowl, plans to run two ads for Budweiser (a 30 second and 60 second spot), a 60 second ad for Bud Light, a 30 second ad for Michelob Ul… Read More
2017-10-22 07:45
By David Klein
lanzara contra las dos ligas deportivas ms importantes de Estados Unidos al retirar una invitacin a la Casa Blanca a los campeones de la NBA, los Golden State Warriors, y al e… Read More
2017-10-21 08:18
By David Klein
because of those unpopular demonstrations. If Kaepernick doesn’t sign soon, one has to think that nothing is going to happen until training camp, when teams again start… Read More
2017-10-20 14:43
By David Klein
5, FSU over NC State by 7, Maryland over UCF by 9, Miami over Toledo by 10, Bucs over Vikes by 7, Dolphins over Jets by 10, Ravens over Jags by 4, Orlando City’s season… Read More
2017-10-20 10:30
By David Klein
gym should instead be used to focus on what that strength can do for yourself and others. Others get fleeced by advisers who are incompetent or enrich themselves at the player… Read More
2017-10-13 17:21
By Teresa Ruiz Decker
This week, CommonBond brought together individuals and organizations in New York City and across the country for the inaugural Women in Tech Week 2017, to celebrate the… Read More
2017-07-20 06:31
By Teresa Ruiz Decker
America’s student debt is now well over $1.4 trillion, and MBAs know this all too well. Taking on the expense of business school can be stressful, especially beca… Read More
2017-06-19 18:38
By Radhika Duggal
So you’ve exchanged names and handshakes with your financial aid officer. The relationship-building isn’t over yet. As a student, whether you’re pursuing… Read More
2017-06-12 18:30
By Radhika Duggal
It’s that time of year – if you’re continuing your education by making plans to attend college or graduate school, you’ve likely just chosen which s… Read More
2017-05-29 13:00
By Radhika Duggal
After being awarded all of your scholarships and financial aid, you might still fall short of the cost of college or graduate school. Before worrying too much about how you… Read More
2017-05-22 13:00
By Radhika Duggal
There’s a widely held misconception that grants are for specialized graduate students paying for their research or nonprofit organizations seeking to increase their r… Read More
2017-05-17 15:00
By Radhika Duggal
Not many 18-year-olds can picture what their life will look like in 10 years. Bobby Robinson is not most 18-year-olds. “I see myself financially stable, with good cre… Read More
2017-05-16 13:00
By Radhika Duggal
Originally published by Management Leadership for Tomorrow. A tried-and-true method to quickening your learning curve — whether you’re going to college, pu… Read More
2017-05-16 13:00
By Radhika Duggal
Originally published by Management Leadership for Tomorrow. A tried-and-true method to quickening your learning curve — whether you’re going to college, pu… Read More
2017-05-15 15:00
By Radhika Duggal
Here at CommonBond, we believe that a business can and should be a force for positive social change. These two objectives are not mutually exclusive, and in fact, can help… Read More
2017-05-09 13:00
By CommonBond Staff
On April 21, CommonBond partnered with WayUp to co-host the first Startup Internship Summit in New York City, as part of CommonBond’s commitment to go beyond studen… Read More
2017-05-04 13:00
By CommonBond Staff
The competition for scholarships can be fierce, so having effective strategies to make your application stand out is crucial for winning them. Here are five tips that wil… Read More
2017-05-02 19:39
By CommonBond Staff
The question of how to finance your college or graduate school experience can be daunting at first, especially when you find yourself wondering where the funds will come… Read More
2017-04-28 15:11
By David Klein
There has been a lot of interest by fintech companies, investors and traditional finance companies in the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s (OCC) special purpo… Read More
2017-04-26 13:00
By Andrew Pentis
There is a process by which your chosen college or university estimates your out-of-pocket contribution toward the cost of attendance. It starts with you filling out a FAFSA… Read More
2017-04-25 13:19
By CommonBond Staff
Even the most responsible students like to know that a safety net like forbearance is built into their student loans, in the event that making timely payments becomes a p… Read More
2017-04-24 17:14
By CommonBond Staff
When taking out a student loan with a creditworthy cosigner, an undergraduate or graduate student may feel like they’re forever being tied at the hip with mom or da… Read More
2017-04-11 14:56
By David Klein
Originally published by The Hill. With healthcare now in the rearview mirror, all eyes are on tax reform. In what seems like a sea of partisan rancor, one beacon of bipartisan… Read More
2017-04-07 14:04
By Andrew Pentis
Too often, students applying to colleges and universities mistake tuition for the actual cost of attendance. The college award letter is the best way to see the significant… Read More
2017-03-21 16:01
By Andrew Pentis
When evaluating the price of a college education, it’s important to look not only at a school’s cost of attendance, but also the starting salaries of its graduat… Read More
2017-03-01 15:39
By Autumn Chim
When I told people I was going back to school to become a physician assistant, I got a lot of raised eyebrows in response; no one understood why I would go back to school in m… Read More
2017-03-01 15:39
By Annie Brown
Before getting married, couples often talk in detail about their hopes and dreams for the future including how many kids they want and where they want to live. But one thing t… Read More
2017-02-15 11:00
By Radhika Duggal
Over the past year, student loan benefits have gone from being virtually unheard of to being deemed “the hottest new employee benefit” by Bloomberg, Entrepreneu… Read More
2017-01-30 22:06
By Annie Brown
It didn’t take Jessica Yanez, CommonBond member since 2015, long to discover her passion for immigration law. As a paralegal at the Chapman Law Firm in Greensboro, North… Read More
2017-01-19 16:16
By David Klein
Originally published by TechCrunch. My 2017 predictions for the fintech industry spell out a future of continued scale and disruption, coming off the… Read More
2017-01-19 11:00
By Julia Joggerst
Every year, company’s leadership teams typically look back on the past year, evaluate if they met their goals, and set goals for the upcoming year. We were going thro… Read More
2017-01-11 12:00
By Kevin Bailey
With over 44 million Americans currently carrying more than $1.4 trillion in student loan debt, financial advisors are likely seeing more and more clients come in the door wi… Read More
2016-12-15 16:08
By David Klein
Originally published by Forbes. In my last post, I talked about creating a culture of feedback inside a startup. In this post, I talk about what great feedback looks like… Read More
2016-12-12 11:00
By Radhika Duggal
This article was originally published in White Coat Investor. It’s likely no surprise that debt for medical school graduates has increased by nearly 12% from 2011 to… Read More
2016-12-06 14:57
By David Klein
Originally published by Forbes. No matter how great your startup’s hiring practices, your company won’t deliver to full potential without a strong culture of… Read More
2016-12-05 11:00
By Radhika Duggal
Did you ever wish that someone would help you repay your student loans? Well, you’re not alone. The Institute for College Access and Affordability found that currentl… Read More
2016-11-30 11:00
By Annie Brown
If you’ve ever searched the web for “how to pay off student loans,” you’ve probably come across hundreds of articles that all advocate for different pa… Read More
2016-11-23 15:00
By Alex Kubo
In October, five CommonBond members and three employees visited Ghana for our Second Annual CommonBond Impact in Action trip. Read on to learn more about each of the participant… Read More
2016-11-18 14:00
By David Klein
Editor’s Note: In October, Pencils of Promise and members of the CommonBond community including CommonBond CEO & Co-Founder, David Klein, traveled to Ghana to see th… Read More
2016-11-16 11:00
By Brittany Martinez
Over the course of my life, I have been fortunate to be surrounded by family members who made their living by helping others. My mother is a teacher and my stepfather is… Read More
2016-11-14 16:00
By Annah Mason
In October, five CommonBond members and three employees visited Ghana for our Second Annual CommonBond Impact in Action trip. Read on to learn more about each of the participa… Read More
2016-11-09 11:00
By Radhika Duggal
At CommonBond, we believe the people who are successful with their finances are the ones who dedicate time and energy to getting the financial education that will help them… Read More
2016-11-07 11:00
By Jessica Yanez
In October, five CommonBond members and three employees visited Ghana for our Second Annual CommonBond Impact in Action trip. Read on to learn more about each of the pa… Read More
The 2016 Presidential Candidates’ Plans For A $1.3 Trillion Issue: What Entrepreneurs Need To Know
2016-11-03 10:00
By David Klein
$1.3 trillion. 40 million Americans. $35,000. These are the ever-growing numbers associated with the massive issue of student loan debt in the United States: $1.3 trilli… Read More
2016-11-02 10:00
By Steve Balik
I vividly remember one of the first questions I was asked in my interview for the Customer Success Manager role on CommonBond’s Operations team last year: “Tell me… Read More
2016-10-26 10:00
By Sean Murphy
Reflecting on my career to date, I realized that a lot of the career success I’ve achieved comes down to having had valuable mentors over the years. Just what separates… Read More
2016-10-19 10:00
By Radhika Duggal
Dental school graduates have among the highest amounts of student loan debt compared to other graduate degree types, graduating with $241,000 in debt, on average. While tha… Read More
2016-10-11 10:00
By Jessica Yanez
This is the seventh in a series of blog posts from each of the CommonBond members and employees who will join us on our second-annual trip to Ghana to see Com… Read More
2016-10-11 02:30
By Jasmine Knowles
This is the sixth in a series of blog posts from each of the CommonBond members and employees who will join us on our second-annual trip to Ghana to see Com… Read More
2016-10-10 10:00
By Annah Mason
This is the fifth in a series of blog posts from each of the CommonBond members and employees who will join us on our second-annual trip to Ghana to see CommonB… Read More
2016-10-06 11:00
By David Klein
This is the fourth in a series of blog posts from each of the CommonBond members and employees who will join us on our second-annual trip to Ghana to see Common… Read More
2016-10-05 10:00
By TJ Blair
This is the third in a series of blog posts from each of the CommonBond members and employees who will join us on our second-annual trip to Ghana to see CommonBond&rsqu&hell…Read More
2016-10-04 14:00
By Alex Kubo
This is the second in a series of blog posts from each of the CommonBond members and employees who will join us on our second-annual trip to Ghana to see CommonBo… Read More
2016-09-29 13:07
By David Klein
Originally published on Forbes.com. It has been a challenging fundraising environment for startups in 2016. After years of strong venture financing activity, equity capital ha… Read More
2016-09-27 13:00
By Erica Swallow
This is the first in a series of blog posts from each of the CommonBond members and employees who will join us on our second-annual trip to Ghana to see CommonBond… Read More
2016-09-20 13:00
By Kevin Bailey
My decision to leave a rewarding career in Washington, D.C. to take a job in business development for a fintech startup in New York City left many of my friends and colleague… Read More
2016-09-16 12:39
By Michaela Kron
Graduating and getting your degree comes with a well-earned sense of accomplishment. Unfortunately, it can also come with a buzzkill: the scary realization that you have to… Read More
2016-09-07 14:20
By Michaela Kron
Students using private student loans to fund their education often lack the credit history and income required to secure their loans on their own because they may not meet t… Read More
2016-09-01 13:00
By Maggie Worsley
Sports were an incredibly important part of my life growing up. From a young age, I participated in sporting activities that included cross-country, track, dance, and compe… Read More
2016-08-26 14:30
By Michaela Kron
The amount of student loan debt that some recent graduates hold has become so high for some that it’s causing them to put major life events on hold. A recent survey by… Read More
2016-08-24 14:30
By Lauren Owens
When I turned 22, shortly after completing my undergraduate degree in 2009, I came to a stark realization: I knew very little about money, despite having taken out $138,000 i… Read More
2016-08-17 14:00
By Nick Pucci
After three years of working in investment banking, I left my job in 2012 to pursue something entirely different: I co-founded an online platform for planning and joining socia… Read More
2016-08-15 14:45
By Michaela Kron
It’s mid-August. If you’re preparing to start an MBA program this fall, you’re probably feeling some degree of anxiety and uncertainty about what to expect… Read More
2016-08-10 15:27
By Michaela Kron
If your current residence is your parents’ basement or your former bedroom surrounded by relics from your childhood, you’re not alone. The proportion of 18- to 3… Read More
2016-08-09 13:00
By Michaela Kron
Student debt isn’t just a millennial problem. Many baby boomers and Generation Xers are finding themselves in a position where they have to take on student debt to hel… Read More
2016-08-08 17:48
By Radhika Duggal
If you’re getting ready to start business school and are feeling confused about the different MBA student loan options, we don’t blame you. With so many ty… Read More
2016-08-04 19:31
By Marissa Kaplan
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” Even as a young girl, I panicked whenever someone asked me this question. When eager adults asked, I’d share a… Read More
2016-08-03 14:50
By Paul Millerd
You landed great jobs out of college, you had success, you studied for the GMATs, you put tons of time into your application essays and you got through the stress of waiting… Read More
2016-07-28 14:21
By Radhika Duggal
You probably already know that getting your MBA is going to be expensive, but when it comes time to plan for those expenses, you need to get into the details. Specifically… Read More
2016-07-27 13:00
By Radhika Duggal
Going back to school for your MBA can cost a pretty penny, so most people will need to explore a number of financial options. Whether you choose federal or private student… Read More
2016-07-26 14:06
By Michaela Kron
This year’s presidential election is happening at a time when about 70 percent of students are graduating from college in debt. On average, recent college graduates ha… Read More
2016-07-25 14:44
By Marissa Kaplan
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” Even as a young girl, I panicked whenever someone asked me this question. When eager adults asked, I’d share a… Read More
2016-07-21 14:31
By Divya Narayanan
INTRODUCTION: FACING RISK I left my first job in Bain’s Toronto office three years ago bright-eyed and ready for change. I’d followed the traditional path from… Read More
2016-07-20 14:30
By Paul Millerd
For me, hating my job has never been an option. I’ve always been motivated by finding work that excites me and helps me build a career that is fueled by my passions. Ea… Read More
2016-07-19 12:23
By David Klein
I am thrilled to announce some big news at CommonBond: we just raised over $300 million in new funding, acquired a student loan management platform, Gradible, and are launchin… Read More
2016-07-14 12:30
By Tom Anderson
Maybe you’ve found your true passion, maybe you want a bigger paycheck or maybe you just dislike your current industry. Whatever the reason, if you’re looking to… Read More
2016-07-13 12:30
By Tom Anderson
Compensation can be a touchy subject — especially if you want more of it. “You should always try to get the most possible, but be honest with yourself about what… Read More
2016-07-11 16:11
By Michaela Kron
CommonBond’s Social Promise is simple: for every loan funded by CommonBond, we fund the education of a child in need. We partner with Pencils of Promise (PoP)&nbs&hell…Read More
2016-07-07 08:00
By Tom Anderson
Welcome to the final day of the CommonBond Student Loan Boot Camp! Today we will discuss one of the trickiest questions about having student loans: Should you pay off your st… Read More
2016-07-06 12:30
By Tom Anderson
Welcome back to Day 9 of the CommonBond Student Loan Boot Camp. Today we are going to learn how you can use student loan payoff calculators and other tools to better manage a… Read More
2016-07-05 10:56
By Tom Anderson
Welcome back to Day 8 of the CommonBond Student Loan Boot Camp! In Day 7, we learned how certain jobs in public service could lead to your federal student loans being forgive… Read More
2016-07-01 15:38
By Tom Anderson
Entrepreneur: What Your Company Meetings Say About Your Culture You can learn a lot about a company’s culture by how the organization holds meetings, according to Greg… Read More
2016-06-30 09:43
By Tom Anderson
Yesterday, you learned about how student loan refinancing can lower the interest rate on your private student loans. Today, we’ll discuss a program that helps you save… Read More
2016-06-29 11:21
By Tom Anderson
After one week of the CommonBond Student Loan Boot Camp, you’ve learned the basics of student loans and the difference between student loan refinancing and student loan… Read More
2016-06-27 17:26
By Tom Anderson
Welcome back to Day 5 of the CommonBond Student Loan Boot Camp! Over the past four days, we learned the basics of student loans. Now we will move on to a more advanced topic:… Read More
2016-06-24 13:29
By Tom Anderson
PlanAdviser: Mercer Launches Financial Wellness Program Mercer, the world’s largest human resources consulting firm, launched a financial wellness service that partners… Read More
2016-06-23 13:06
By Tom Anderson
Welcome back to Day 4 of the CommonBond Student Loan Boot Camp. Yesterday we learned about how student loan interest is capitalized. Today we will go deeper into the situatio… Read More
2016-06-22 13:22
By Tom Anderson
Now that you know the difference between principal and interest, on Day 3 of the CommonBond Student Loan Boot Camp we’re going to discuss “capitalized interest.&r&hell…Read More
2016-06-21 14:58
By Tom Anderson
Welcome back to Day 2 of CommonBond’s Student Loan Boot Camp. Yesterday you learned about average student loan debt in the U.S. and about how student loan refinancing c… Read More
2016-06-20 13:05
By Tom Anderson
Student loans don’t have to be a burden. You can easily learn the basics of student loan debt and how to conquer it. That’s why we’re doing the 10-day Commo… Read More
2016-06-17 18:07
By Tom Anderson
BusinessBecause: MBA Students Are Flocking To Peer-To-Peer Lenders For Funding — Here’s Why Nearly a quarter of 2016 MBA students changed their list of target sch… Read More
2016-06-16 14:00
By Ting-Ting Zhou
Ready to apply to refinance your student loans with CommonBond? We’re excited to help you start saving! To complete your application, one of the key things you’… Read More
2016-06-13 13:07
By Blair Thielemier
When I graduated from pharmacy school in 2011, I was looking forward to a promising career as the owner of an independent community pharmacy. Things have changed a… Read More
2016-06-10 18:27
By Tom Anderson
Harvard Business Review: How to Fake It When You’re Not Feeling Confident Feeling anxious about work is natural and imposter syndrome — that feeling you aren&rsqu&hell…Read More
2016-06-09 14:42
By Sarah Ciopyk
When I was a child, my favorite thing to do was learn about other cultures. I loved everything about it – the history, the folklore, the food, the art and everything in… Read More
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