As spring 2006 college graduates approach the end of their six month federal student loan grace period, they will be faced with repaying their federal student loans at a time when student loan debt has never been greater. Student loan consolidation holds out the promise for recent graduates to lower their monthly student loan payments up to 60% and reap additional interest rate savings – but only if they act quickly, before their grace periods end. (PRWeb Oct 31, 2006)

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The Financial Aid Podcast, an award-winning free internet radio program published by The Student Loan Network, has interviewed First Marblehead Corporation CEO Jack Kopnisky about his company's recent publication, "Family Conversations about College Financing Are Typically Late, Brief and Not Well Planned." More details, including notes about the interview, will be made available on the Financial Aid Podcast web site. Visit: http://www.FinancialAidPodcast.com/fmd (PRWeb Oct 19, 2006)

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