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Big News for Borrowers: FAFSA Opens Early for 2026-27
The U.S. Department of Education has made a major move to help college-bound students and their families: the 2026-27 Free…
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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…
April 11, 2018
Your Basic Guide to Credit Freezes
Following the Equifax data breach in 2017, many customers started talking about the possibility of a credit freeze: a simple…
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
When Can I Buy a House If I Have Student Loans? There are many reasons that millennials find owning a…
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…
November 7, 2017
How to Take a Gap Year That Prepares You For College Personally and Financially
Taking a year off prior to the start of college is not a new notion. “Gap years” are extremely common…
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…