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Debt Relief Scams 101: How Student Borrowers Can Outsmart Fake Offers
Earning a college degree is a smart investment but managing loan repayment after graduation requires careful attention. With so many…
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September 17, 2018
The History of Student Loans
Today, student loans are an integral part of the college experience. With the rising cost of college, fewer and fewer…
August 2, 2018
Can You Get Student Loans With Bad Credit?
Your credit score can make or break your ability to be approved for many types of loans. It influences offered…
July 16, 2018
Beginning Your Student Loan Application: A Guide for High School Students
It’s never too early to start preparing for college. In fact, if you’re in your junior or senior year of…
July 10, 2018
How To Get Student Loan Forgiveness
A 2017 Federal Reverse report found that 42 percent of Americans who went to college ended up taking on some…
June 30, 2018
Behind the Curtain: Generation Z Students in College
The more we change, the more we stay the same. Countless research has been devoted to understanding how various generations…
June 8, 2018
5 Reasons to Refinance Your Parent PLUS Student Loan
Many parents choose to take out Parent PLUS Loans to help their child or children afford the cost of college.…
May 29, 2018
Generation Z Goes to College: How They Compare to Previous Generations
Millennials might be the hottest topic of discussion shaping many product discussions, but not when it comes to going off…
May 8, 2018
9 Things You Didn’t Know About Student Loans
Around 71% of Americans have student loan debt when they graduate from college–and paying it off isn’t easy. The standard repayment…
April 28, 2018
Credit Freeze – What, How, Why, and Other Things to Consider
Identity theft is one of the biggest concerns in the modern world – especially given the relatively recent high-profile breaches.…
April 20, 2018
Student Loan Forgiveness – What You Need to Know
In our current times, few things are as polarizing as higher education. One the one hand, it is immensely valuable…
March 26, 2018
Five Ways to Pay Off Your Student Loans Faster
Student loans are among the easiest forms of debt to let pile up and can plague a borrower for a…
March 19, 2018
Student Loan Repayment Options to Avoid Default
What to do When You Can’t Afford Your Student Loan Payment The consequences of not paying student loans are harsh.…