February 13, 2018
Buying A Car With Student Loan Debt: Things to Consider
Buying a Car When You Have Student Loan Debt You’ve just graduated, with a crisp new diploma you’re ready to…
February 3, 2018
Buying A House with Student Loan Debt: Things to Consider
Key Takeaways Having student loan debt does not automatically disqualify you from buying a home. Mortgage lenders evaluate your debt-to-income…
October 31, 2017
Till Debt Do Us Part: Love, Marriage, and Paying Bills with Student Loan Debt
So, you’ve decided to tie the knot — congratulations! This decision likely came after careful thought and deliberation on multiple…
April 25, 2016
How to Improve Your Credit Score Over Time
Key Takeaways Payment history is the most important factor in your credit score. Keeping credit utilization low can quickly improve…
April 21, 2016
5 Savvy Tips for Negotiating a Raise
When entering into negotiations for a raise there are a few key factors to always keep in mind. Consider your…
April 15, 2016
Clearing A Balance at The End of the Semester
Clearing up outstanding balances and getting registered for the next semester is important. However, final exams and papers often dominate…
April 8, 2016
Millennials and Money — The Co-Signer’s Perspective
Cosigning a student loan is an increasingly necessary promise to support the successful future of the ones you love. According…
March 18, 2016
3 Common Financial Mistakes of Recent Graduates
Recent college graduates find they have transformed into full-fledged adults once they collect their diplomas. This is great in many…
March 3, 2016
The College Wallet: Debit, Credit, Cash and Digital
Convenience, fraud risk, security, and your credit score are just a few of the factors to consider when deciding which…
January 26, 2016
Why Do Some Students and Recent Graduates Avoid Refinancing Their Student Loans
Key Takeaways Many borrowers avoid refinancing due to misconceptions about federal loan protections, credit score impact, or eligibility requirements. Refinancing…
January 21, 2016
Calculate Your New Year’s Budget
Happy New Year! Now that 2016 is officially in full swing, it’s time to talk about the most important resolution…
January 12, 2016
Student Loans: 4 Considerations Before Getting Married
Jumping from single life into marriage is a big change: you combine everything with your spouse, from music collections to…