October 14, 2025
What’s the Difference Between Refinancing and Consolidating Student Loans?
Key Takeaways Refinancing replaces existing loans with a new private loan at a new interest rate and term. Consolidation combines…
September 22, 2025
FAFSA: Understanding Parent and Student Assets
With FAFSA filing season well underway, millions of students and parents work to get this important document filed. Because the…
August 10, 2025
Should You Pay Off Your Student Loans Now Or Later?
Key Takeaways Pay off student loans early only after establishing emergency savings and meeting retirement match contributions. Consider refinancing to…
August 4, 2025
Student Loan Refinancing and Consolidation with Credit Unions
Imagine enjoying post-grad life even more when you reduce your student loan burden and simplify your finances. That can become…
May 6, 2025
Which Refinancing Strategy is Right for You?
In recent years, the demand for student loan refinancing options continues to rise. Student loans are designed to be readily…
April 15, 2025
Revocation of Licenses for Student Loan Default Stirs Controversy
Key Takeaways Several states once allowed suspension of driver’s or professional licenses for student loan default, but many have repealed…
January 15, 2025
Why Refinance Your Student Loans With a Credit Union?
Key Takeaways Credit unions often offer lower interest rates than big banks because they operate as not-for-profit, member-owned institutions. Many…
November 20, 2024
How to Manage Student Debt If You Didn’t Graduate
Key Takeaways You are still responsible for repaying student loans even if you didn’t graduate. Federal income-driven repayment plans may…
June 8, 2023
Fixed vs. Variable Rate Student Loan Refinancing
When student loan borrowers are looking to refinance student loans, they typically come across two options: a fixed-rate student loan…
October 19, 2022
Best Private Student Loan Features
Heading off to college? Now is the time to shop for the best private student loan for you. It’s important…
August 12, 2022
How to Ask Someone to Cosign a Student Loan
You’ve been accepted to college, now what? For many students, figuring out how to pay for their education is a…
April 20, 2022
Pros and Cons of Student Loan Refinancing
If you finished college with substantial student loan debt, you’re not alone. In fact, nearly 45 million Americans currently carry…