Your only federal student loan consolidation news source! Click on each item to read full story.   Scotiabank reports third quarter earnings of over $1 billion read story Earnings per share of $0.98 compared to $0.87   6 ways for new grads to manage student loan debt read story This year's college and professional school graduates are entering a tough job market. With jobs scarce and the economy challenging, graduates need a financial strategy. On average, graduates will leave college with more than $20,000 in student loan debt.   Citizens Bank, Dort Federal Credit Union offer new student loan products read story Students who can’t finance their college education through federal loans, savings and other means now have a few more private loan options.   Banker, ranch owner, says ag lending comes naturally read story By Larry Dreiling Garden County, Neb., is a land of pristine natural resources, expansive ranches and productive farms as well as excellent hunting and fishing. In a recent survey, more than half of the teens there surveyed say they would like to stay in or return to the area if career opportunities were available.   A recently Quinnipiac University Poll found 51 percent of respondents surveyed described Gov. Chris Christie as a ... read story 249 comments found! I applaud Gov. Christie for taking a stand and making the tough decisions needed to curb state spending, reel in the party bosses, reel in the NJEA, etc. etc. He takes no prisoners! Other governors have taken notice and want to emmulate Christie.   Sunmark Federal Credit Union Creates Low Cost Home Loan Product for Area Consumers read story Sunmark Federal Credit Union, a full-service, community chartered credit union serving those who live and work in Albany, Schenectady, Montgomery, Saratoga, Schoharie and Rensselaer counties, has created a flexible home loan aimed at providing a low cost solution for consumers searching for ways to reduce the cost of borrowing. The program, titled HomeFlex, officially debuted on August 9th, 2010.   How to Repay Your Student Loans read story Students Defaulting on Loans Up Seven Percent, With An Average Debt Upon Graduation Over $23,000   For-Profit Schools Could See Bigger Hit From Student Debt Rule read story For-Profit Schools Could See Bigger Hit From Student Debt Rule   Post hit as feds target for-profit colleges read story The Washington Post Co. took a hit Monday on news that for-profit colleges run by the company's cash cow, Kaplan Inc., would face severe restrictions under new rules from the Department of Education.   Addison school board tackles full agenda; approves hires, resignation read story The Addison Community Schools Board of Education spent more than three hours Tuesday addressing topics ranging from food bids to the sale of bonds for an upcoming construction project.