College budget: 11 items students don't need

Car? Printer? Forget it.

11. Private loans

President Obama signs the Surface Transportation Bill, which prevented student loans from doubling, on July 6. Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP

Steer clear of private student loans, which typically carry variable rates (as opposed to fixed-rate federal loans) and fewer repayment options.

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