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Grad PLUS Loans Ending: What’s Next for Grad Students?
For years, the Grad PLUS loan program served as the financial bridge between what federal aid covered and what advanced…
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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
Learn how student loan forgiveness works, who may qualify, how to avoid forgiveness scams, and what alternatives exist if you’re…
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.…
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
Can you buy a house with student loan debt? Learn how student loans affect mortgage eligibility, debt-to-income ratio (DTI), credit…
January 22, 2018
How Does Student Loan Interest Work?
The basics of student loans are pretty straightforward. A lender (usually the federal government) gives you a certain amount of…
January 8, 2018
How to Get Student Loans Without a Cosigner
How to Get Student Loans Without a Cosigner Lending institutions are a business and, like any business, they want to…