Category: Student Blogs
The Government Desperately Needs to Simplify Student Loan Repayment
For many borrowers, repayment of federal student loans is a scary proposition. Massive balances and unaffordable monthly bills scare some into thinking they will never pay off their student loans. To the government’s credit, help
Read MoreHow the Student Loan Crisis Benefits the Wealthy
To many Americans, a college education is at the heart of the American dream. The idea is simple: get a good education, earn a good living, and provide an even better life for your kids.
Read MoreGiving Up on Student Loan Forgiveness? What is Next?
For some borrowers, student loan forgiveness is their only hope for debt freedom. For other borrowers, loan forgiveness is a pipe dream that only complicates repayment. This article is for the second group. In some
Read More7 expert financial tips to help parents of college-bound students get ready for 2022
(BPT) – If there’s a high school senior in your family, your life may be busy with college applications and excitement over the coming changes. But along with that excitement can come anxiety about how
Read More4 Ways Student Loan Refinance Rates Are Determined
When shopping for student loan refinance rates, you may encounter some very competitive interest rates. Refinancing your student loans to get a lower rate could make a difference to your life, but rates are shown
Read MoreHow Are Private Student Loan Interest Rates Determined?
When it comes to paying for college, interest rates can seem difficult to understand. There are two different types of interest rates, which change according to outside factors, like government guidelines, and factors you control,
Read MoreThree Things Dave Ramsey Gets Wrong About Student Loans
In many households across America, Dave Ramsey is a trusted advisor on all personal finance matters. He dispenses straightforward instructions and a healthy dose of motivation to his followers. Unfortuantely, the desire to provide clear
Read MoreFive Student Loan Tips for August 2021
As we head into the dog days of summer, all eyes in the student loan world are focused on President Joe Biden. The big question is whether or not he will be extending the federal
Read MoreIBR and PAYE Strategy in Community Property States
On their own, income-driven repayment plans like Income-Based Repayment (IBR) and Pay As You Earn (PAYE) can be complicated. When borrowers get married, the repayment strategy and calculations get even more complicated. The married borrowers
Read MoreJoe Biden Is About to Upset Millions of Student Loan Borrowers
The federal student loan payment and interest cannot last forever, and Joe Biden won’t cancel all existing federal loans. These two facts point to an inevitability: federal student loan payments will resume. Though there are
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