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Four Tips for Budding Entrepreneurs To Manage Student Loan Debt by Tisa Silver Canady

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Concerned about student loans blocking you from building a business? Student loan debt does not have to be a dealbreaker. Every individual is different but here are four general tips to consider when you need to manage student loan debt and you want to build a business. 1. Stay current - It is critical for you to remain up to date with your payments. Student loan payments are reported to credit bureaus and late or missed payments will have a negative impact on your credit score. Poor credit will subject you to higher interest rates or flat out rejection when applying for other loans. High interest debt will rob you of cash you could be pumping into your business. Staying current is a tip that applies to any debt but it is important to remember that federal student loans are not just any debt. The penalties for going into default are far-reaching, including seizing your tax refund and federal benefit payments, and having your wages garnished. 2. Consider consolidation – Conso

The BOSS Network's 2017 "Ladies That Lead Tour" Recap: Lead In and Own Your Future!

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Alnisa Bell, Dorinda Walker, Latoyia Dennis, Rose Rock, Toya Beasley, Cameka Smith The BOSS Network's, "The Ladies That Lead" Tour presented by Prudential Financial , had its grand finale in Newark, NJ at the Prudential Center, on October 26th in collaboration with the Motivated Moms Tour. This event finale was all about collaboration between two brands to support sisterhood and women empowerment. Our call to action was for women to become leaders and extraordinary moms, so they can be prepared to leave a legacy for themselves and their children.  This event was hosted by Cameka Smith , Founder of The BOSS Network along with  Latoyia Dennis , Founder of Motivated Moms. Our featured speakers included  Dorinda Walker ,  Vice President of Consumer Strategy and Key Initiatives Multicultural Marketing, Prudential's U.S.Businesses , Rose Rock , Former Educator and Mother of Comedian Chris Rock, Alnisa Bell , Attorney at Seyfarth Shaw, LLC.,  Toya Beasley , Fo