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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January 25, 2021
7 Secrets of Graduating with Less Student Loan Debt
If you’ve accepted your college’s financial student aid package (grants and work-study only) and submitted dozens of scholarship applications to…
January 7, 2021
Meet Alexis: Who Saved $50,000 By Refinancing Student Loans
A typical day for Alexis Kuhner involves tending to her full house of pets and enjoying life with her husband.…
January 4, 2021
Tips For an Incoming Freshman From an Almost College Senior
College can be the best few years of your young adult life – I know they were for me. My…
December 28, 2020
So You Took A Gap Year After High School…Now What?
Up to 40% of students in 2020 are seriously considering a “gap year”, an extra year off between high school…
December 22, 2020
What is the Maximum Amount to Borrowing Student Loans?
How can I pay for school? The maximum amount of loans to qualify for depends on your unique financial situation.…
December 18, 2020
Exploring Funding Options for Graduate School
After graduating from college, continuing education through a graduate school is an excellent option for many. Perhaps you want to…
December 14, 2020
How to Save Money During the Holidays
The holiday season is finally here! There are always plenty of reasons to celebrate, although the festivities may leave you…
November 30, 2020
Creative Ways to Save Money to Pay Loans Off Quicker
Are you feeling overwhelmed by student loan debt? You’re not alone. Fortunately, there are plenty of inventive ways to start…
November 20, 2020
Top 10 Podcasts to Improve Your Financial Literacy
You’ve probably heard that money can’t buy happiness, but contrary to this popular belief, research shows that some may need specific…
November 13, 2020
The Emotions of Student Loan Debt
Having student loan debt can be an emotional rollercoaster—and we’ve all been there. Right now, in the U.S., an estimated…
October 27, 2020
Independent vs. Dependent: How it Affects Your Student Loans
Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), may leave you with several pressing questions. Specifically, people often…
October 20, 2020
How Student Loan Refinancing May Affect your Credit Score
From nearly the first day you graduate college, your inbox naturally begins to overflow with offers to assist in refinancing…