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Boston, March 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new class of college-bound students faces immediate financial questions, including which college to attend and how much money is wise to borrow....

Boston, Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the holiday season approaches, consider this thoughtful yet often overlooked gift idea—putting money into the college savings account of a loved one. ...

Boston, Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A little creativity can go a long way when it comes to saving for college. Unused gift cards, a weekend yard sale, and daycare tuition savings can help...

Boston, Sept. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the wake of the federal student loan forgiveness plan, a wave of student loan debt relief scams are targeting student loan borrowers. MEFA advises the...

Boston, Aug. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Throughout the month of August, MEFA has been celebrating #ABLEtoSave, a month-long, nationwide grassroots education and outreach campaign dedicated to...

Boston, July 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With rising interest rates, students and families are advised to be savvy consumers and compare the terms and conditions of college loans before picking...

Boston, March 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- It’s the time of year when high school seniors and their parents receive the much-anticipated college acceptance letters and financial aid offers. College...

Boston, Dec. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Millions of Americans have benefited from the March 2020 pause of repayment and interest accrual on federal student loans. However, the COVID-19 emergency...

Boston, Dec. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MEFA encourages families and friends to consider giving toward a child’s savings account in lieu of gifting another toy.  With supply chain disruptions...

BOSTON, Sept. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MEFA is advising student loan borrowers of a recent wave of student loan debt relief scams using high-pressure sales tactics and promising repayment...