Feb 23, 2006

Thursday, 23rd February Applying to Federal Jobs By Nikki LaCrosse The United States government is the largest employer in the U.S., a fact that is frequently overlooked by those seeking work in the legal field. According to Michael Orenstein of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the federal government employs about 1.8 million people. This number does not include employees with the Central Intelligence Agency, National Security Agencies, Unites States Postal Service, and several other large federal agencies. While some federal positions may not pay salaries as high as those in the private sector, a long list of benefits can compensate. more here >> Federal Student Loan Reconsolidation If you consolidated your student loans a few years ago and think you are stuck with the high interest rate you received, Law School Loans may be able to provide you with some relief. You may be eligible to receive a 1.25% interest rate reduction off your fixed consolidated interest rate. This interest rate reduction could potentially save you thousands and thousands of dollars over the life of your loan. more here >> Financial Advice from The Motley Fool Attention, Desperate V-Day Shoppers! The Motley Fool By Dayana Yochim Let's face it — if you're reading this, then you're doing one of three things: roses left!" Slapping your forehead against your computer monitor before Googling "last-minute Valentine's Day gifts in (insert your city)." Smugly savoring a Necco Valentine candy, while other poor schlubs curse Hallmark. more here >> Tax Benefits on Education Expenses When you are paying for law school, it is sometimes difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Law school can be insanely expensive. However, did you know that some of your higher education expenses may help you reduce your federal income tax? The Internal Revenue Service allows tax savings for individuals and families who pay higher education costs. The benefits vary depending on your eligibility, but both deductions, which reduce the amount of income subject to tax before the tax is calculated, and tax credits, which reduce the amount of income tax dollar-for-dollar after the tax is calculated, are offered by the IRS. more here >> Federal Student Loan Consolidation Now is the perfect time to consolidate your federal student loans with Law School Loans. Whether you are still in-school, or have graduated, we know better than anyone else how to help law students and attorneys take advantage of a free government program that has no fees, no prepayment penalties, and requires no credit check. It will allow you to — Get a fixed interest rate as low as 3.5% for the life of your loans — Combine your loans into one easy payment — Reduce monthly payments by up to 60% You will also be able to save thousands of dollars more through our Platinum Counsel and Platinum Counsel Select benefits. These benefits will help you reduce your already low fixed interest rate by an additional 1.25%. The application process is easy and takes only a few short minutes. more here >> More Sudent Loan Info Consolidating Debt Become Debt Free in Five    Years The Benefits of Federal Loan    Consolidation Planning for Successful    Repayment LSL—Applications Without    Aggravation To ensure that the Law School Loans Newswire is delivered to your Inbox, please add registration@lawschoolloans.com to your address book. ©2006 Law School Loans. All rights reserved. Office: 175 S. Lake Ave., Suite 200, Pasadena, CA 91101.

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