Mitchell D. Weiss

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Mitchell D. Weiss is an experienced financial services industry executive and entrepreneur. He is an Executive in Residence at the University of Hartford and co-founder of the university’s Center for Personal Financial Responsibility. His books include Life Happens: A Practical Course on Personal Finance from College to Career and Business Happens: A Practical Guide to Entrepreneurial Finance for Small Businesses and Professional Practices—both of which are now undergraduate courses that Mitch teaches at the university and elsewhere.

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If reports are true, Trump's student loan plan may not be as bleak as it sounds ... so as long as the administration adds some key caveats.
How a Trump Administration Plan to Privatize Students Loans Could Help
Remember when you were a kid and your folks made you wait patient... read more

January 11, 2017

Student Loans

When Does Paying Off Your Mortgage Ahead of Time Make Sense?
Many years ago, my wife and I hosted a neighborhood get together ... read more

October 19, 2016

Mortgages

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5 Reasons Why You Might Not Want to Refinance Your Federal Student Loans
Many private student lenders are making a big push for a piece of... read more

August 26, 2016

Student Loans

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The Student Loan Default Rate Is Way Worse Than You Think
The Wall Street Journal’s Josh Mitchell recently authored an ar... read more

August 4, 2016

Student Loans

The Big Things Missing from Hillary Clinton’s Student Loan Plan
Hillary Clinton unveiled her new and improved plan for making hig... read more

July 18, 2016

Student Loans

If Student Loan Bills Are ‘Affordable,’ Why Are So Many Past Due?
Math is infinite. Conjure up the largest number you can you can i... read more

June 9, 2016

Student Loans