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2021-12-20
Finding a Cosigner For Student Loans If Your Parents Can’t or Won’t Cosign
Last Updated on December 14, 2022 When applying for private student loans, many borrowers have the luxury of asking their […]
2021-12-15
Scholarship Options for Pharmacists
The latest report from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) finds that average student loan debt among graduates […]
2021-12-13
Should You Commute to College? 6 Pros and Cons to Consider
If you’re planning to go to college, you may be wondering if it makes sense to commute rather than live […]
2021-12-10
7 Tips to Get an 800 Credit Score
Your credit score is one of the most important indicators of your financial health, and it plays a major factor […]
2021-12-08
6 Side Hustles To Help Pay Student Loans
It’s not uncommon to take out student loans for college. In fact, according to Student Loan Hero, 69% of the […]
2021-12-06
How to Lower Student Loan Interest Rates
Last Updated on June 14, 2023 It’s a frustrating feeling. After months, or even years, of making payments toward your […]
2021-12-01
Can You Use Your Roth IRA to Pay for College?
When it comes to saving for college, there are several different options available, one of which might not seem like […]
2021-11-22
8 Donors, Charities, & Organizations That Pay Off Student Loans
Last Updated on April 26, 2022 About 45 million people carry student loan debt in the United States — […]
2021-11-19
How Do Parent PLUS Loans Impact Your Credit Score?
As a parent, it’s natural to want to help your child succeed, and Parent PLUS Loans can be a good […]
2021-11-16
Why Is College So Expensive? 4 Factors Affecting the Cost of Higher Education
Last Updated on April 15, 2022 If you are researching colleges and are surprised by the cost, you’re not […]
2021-11-15
Switching Your Student Loan Servicer
Your student loan servicer is the company that is responsible for managing your student loans. The servicer collects payments, answers […]
2021-11-10
Does Paying Off Student Loans Hurt Your Credit Score?
Student loan debt can feel like a weight strapped to your back, preventing you from achieving the goals you care […]