Category: Student Tips
What Does Inflation Mean for Student Loans?
For the first time in a long time, the US economy is showing signs of inflation. For student loan borrowers, this is a significant development. Before jumping into the specifics about how inflation impacts student
Read MoreLaurel Road Student Loan Cashback Credit Card Review
Student loan lender Laurel Road is now offering a credit card designed specifically for student loan borrowers. My Review: The Laurel Road Card is a surprisingly decent option for student loan borrowers. Previous student loan
Read MoreEarnest Student Loan Refinance Review
The Earnest Refinance Review is updated monthly include the latest interest rate and borrower bonus information The various student loan refinance lenders tend to blend together. They all advertise low monthly payments, excellent customer service, and
Read MoreHow a Pregnancy and Kids Impact Student Loan Payments
Student loans can make life difficult for young families. Some families delay having kids because of student debt, and others find that student loans are one of the biggest obstacles when raising children. However, there
Read MoreThe Four Reasons to Consolidate Federal Student Loans
Federal student loan consolidation is a high-risk, high-reward process. In some cases, federal direct consolidation is an essential step towards debt elimination. In other cases, federal direct consolidation is a huge mistake. Reason 1: Gaining
Read MoreThe College Survival Guide
During my first week at college, I went to an all-you-can-eat wing night. Because I was there with about a dozen other freshman guys, our dinner quickly escalated into a test of manhood. I ate
Read MoreWhy Student Loan Forgiveness For All Will Never Happen
I think student loan forgiveness for all federal borrowers is a great idea. Not only is it the right thing to do, but it could pay dividends for the US economy. Sadly, the #cancelstudentdebt movement
Read MoreNelnet Bank Student Loan Refinance Review
Sherpa Rating Learn how this site rates and reviews lenders.Borrowers can lower their interest rates by refinancing. Refinancing means giving up the perks that come with federal student loans. Lower monthly payments are available for
Read MoreHow 401(k) and 457 Retirement Plan Contributions Lower Student Loan Payments
Without question, my favorite student loan hack is putting money in a retirement account so that you can get lower student loan payments. For borrowers on income-driven repayment plans, monthly payments are calculated based on
Read MoreInterest Charges on Deferments and Forbearances
Interest charges on deferments and forbearances are often unnecessarily confusing. Many lenders and loan servicers are guilty of making it look like a payment pause is interest-free when the borrower’s balance actually grows. This article
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