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2023-01-27
Does Refinancing Student Loans Hurt Your Credit?
You’ve heard that student loan refinancing can help you save money and pay off your loans faster. But does refinancing […]
2023-01-27
Nonprofit Employee Student Loan Forgiveness
Non-profit organizations employ the third-largest workforce of any industry, outpacing manufacturing, construction, and finance. If you are one of […]
2023-01-25
10 Student Loan Repayment Mistakes To Avoid
If you’ve taken out loans to pay for college, you’re in good company. According to a recent study from the […]
2023-01-25
Student Loan Forgiveness for Parent PLUS Loans
As of the end of 2022, 3.7 million borrowers had outstanding Parent PLUS Loans, owing over $108 billion. On average, […]
2023-01-25
Should I Buy a House While I Still Have Student Loan Debt?
For millions of people, owning a home is a quintessential part of the American dream. But with so many young […]
2023-01-23
Pros and Cons of Having a College Minor
You might already have a college major in mind, but have you thought about a college minor? Declaring a minor […]
2023-01-23
Scholarships for Homeschoolers
Homeschooling is becoming more and more popular. According to the National Home Education Research Institute, there were approximately 3.1 million […]
2023-01-17
Emergency Student Loans and How to Get Them
As a college student, you are likely on a tight budget. A single emergency — your car breaks down, childcare […]
2023-01-17
Military & Veteran Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
In the U.S., approximately 20.3 million people — about 8% of the population — are military veterans or active duty […]
2023-01-11
Spotting and Avoiding Student Loan Forgiveness Scams
Have you heard about President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program? While it’s big news for borrowers, it’s also big news […]
2023-01-09
9 Advantages of Having a Good Credit Score
If you have been paying your bills on time and have achieved a high credit score, congratulations! A high credit […]
2023-01-09
Deferring Student Loans to Go Back to School
Going back to school as an adult can be daunting, but it can help boost your qualifications, improve your career […]