This is a sponsored post from Liberty Bank.
Did you know that 45% of Americans are struggling to repay 1.2 million in student loan debt? That is an increase of 500% over the past decade. More than one million, or about 71%, of students graduating from four-year colleges are left with student loan debt.
Add all that student loan debt to the stress of getting a job and it can be tough trying to juggle the real world. I was fortunate to graduate college with just a little student loan debt but my husband had taken out a lot of loans. We actually joke that we will still be paying off his student loan debt when my 8 year old starts college. My brother actually dropped out of college his Junior year because he already accumulated an abundance of student loan debt and was afraid of graduating with even more debt.
Well Liberty Bank for Savings, an $850-million Chicago bank, is sponsoring a free webinar to help people reduce or eliminate student loan debt. The webinar, Wipe Out Student Loan Debt, will be conducted by Laura La Belle, a certified financial planner and money coach. The best part is – it’s free!
Laura La Belle will cover the latest programs, options and specific steps to eliminate student loan debt in the 60-minute webinar.
Topics include:
- How to apply for new debt repayment programs
- Prevent student loan defaults
- Avoid garnishments, liens and tax levies
- Evaluate new payment reduction programs
- Use debt forgiveness programs which may save thousands of dollars
- Avoid scam artists that prey on debt-ridden borrowers
La Belle will even have time for questions and answers and you can join in via laptop or smartphone at libertybank.com
Are you a college grad in the Chicagoland area? Or maybe your a parent and want to know how to help out your kids? Wipe Out Student Loan Debt is a free webinar that in 60-minutes will hopefully help its viewers obtain the tools to wipe out their student loan debt. You do have to register for this free webinar on October 14th. It’s free though so you have nothing to loose! Space is limited, so be sure to register early.
Celebrating its 117th anniversary this year, Liberty Bank for Savings provides safe and secure banking services at three northwest Chicago locations including 2392 N. Milwaukee Avenue, 7111 W. Foster Avenue, and 6210 N. Milwaukee Avenue, in addition to branches at 6666 N. Lincoln Avenue in Lincolnwood and 1018 Touhy Avenue in Park Ridge.
To register online or for more webinars visit libertybank.com.
Christina A. says
This is a great thing! I am ALMOST done paying my student debt…probably one more year to go! I have often doubled on my payments to save and get it paid down quicker!
Sara Zielinski says
This is an important subject, paying off those student loans is hard.
Katy says
I’m not. In Chicago, but think this is an amazing opportunity. I have so much student loan debt and dream of the day it’s payed off. These topics listed sound great!
Janet W. says
This is such important information to learn about! Many college students struggle with debt.
Dianna Davis says
oh do I remember those days,of trying to pay off all my loans–there really wasn’t much help out there back then, this sure would had been nice. Thanks for the insight for the future for others
Mia says
This would certainly be helpful for so many graduates who are struggling with student debt. Good informative program.
Maryann D. says
This webinar does sound informative and should help a lot of college grads. I know there are many in debt and could use advice.