Many college students, recent graduates and parents of college-bound students are faced with the challenge of managing student loan debt in these tough economic times, as underscored by President Barack Obama’s speech in Boulder this week.
Obama’s trip is well-timed to coordinate with the fourth annual Money Smart Colorado Week, which runs through Saturday. His message about keeping interest rates at 3.4 percent on federal Stafford Loans supplemented his previous comments at Auraria Event Center in October and highlights the importance of the issue to Coloradans.
For those who have more questions on federal student loan repayment options, Money Smart Colorado partners are hosting a workshop on the Auraria Campus tomorrow.
More than 75 organizations around the state are partnering to offer Money Smart Colorado Week. Through this Saturday, they are hosting more than 65 events around the state. These events – and online resources – are designed to help Coloradans with issues such as developing financial plans, understanding credit scores and planning for retirement.
This week’s activities offer free and unbiased financial education, and MGA is proud to have been a partner with Money Smart Colorado for the past two years. For a full list of partners and events, go to www.moneysmartcolorado.org.
