College Planning & Financial Aid
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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October 18, 2017
A Discussion with Jenna Bialik
For countless aspiring students, securing a student loan to pay for college tuition is necessary to bridge the gap when…
September 26, 2017
Is it a Better Option to Refinance My Home or my Student Loans to Pay off Student Loan Debt?
Across 44 million people in the US, they hold a total of $1.3 trillion dollars in student loan debt. Borrowers…
September 12, 2017
Federal vs. Private Student Loan Refinancing: What You Need to Know
After graduation, many students look to consolidate their student loans. Loan consolidation essentially means combining multiple loans into just one…
August 8, 2017
Credit Unions Becoming a More Popular Choice for Refinancing Student Loans
Today’s reality is that student loan debt is a big part of the average college graduate’s life. Seven out of…
July 25, 2017
How to Choose the Right College
How to choose a college: Considerations for Students Intro Cost Location Institution Type and Size Public Colleges Private Colleges Online…
June 12, 2017
Affording College: What Are My Payment Options?
Affording College: What Are My Payment Options? The cost of attending college has risen drastically over the past two decades.…
May 30, 2017
Millennials Think About Personal Finance Differently
By Dave Rathmanner When it comes to personal finance, millennials aren’t like their parents. In fact, they’re a generation that…
September 14, 2016
Consolidate and Travel the World
Great Vacations Are Possible A student loan can seem like an anchor, and while it’s incredibly tempting to run from…
August 24, 2016
Refinancing student loans can help improve your budget
Refinanced Loans Make for Better Budgets Whether you’re just starting to look for a career after college, or you’ve spent…
June 15, 2016
5 Long-term Benefits of Private Student Loan Consolidation
In the short term, consolidating your student loans privately has obvious benefits — consolidation can help reduce monthly costs and…
June 10, 2016
6 Questions to Ask Before You Refinance Your Student Loans
Choosing to refinance your student loans can save you money and lower the monthly payments. Still, before signing on for…
May 3, 2016
5 Things Every Commencement Speaker Should Say
Once again it’s college graduation season. Commencement speakers are being announced at a daily pace, many hailing from business and…