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2024-05-02
Rolling Student Loans Into A Mortgage
Last Updated on July 15, 2024 Mortgages and student loans are among the two most common types of consumer debts […]
2024-04-29
Do You Have to Pay Student Loans While in Grad School?
More students are choosing to pursue postbaccalaureate education. The National Center for Education Statistics reported that the total postbaccalaureate enrollment […]
2024-04-25
How Does Divorce Affect Student Loan Debt?
Whether you’re separated and considering next steps or finalizing a divorce, learning how student loans are handled in divorce is […]
2024-04-22
Can You Use Student Loans for Rent?
Preparing for college is exciting, but it can also induce anxiety when considering the financial costs. After tuition, housing may […]
2024-04-18
How to Get a Student Loan When You Have Bad Credit
Many students need to apply for student loans to help pay for college. But because federal student loans have […]
2024-04-15
Federal vs. Private Student Loans: Which Is Right for You?
When it comes to student loans, you have two main options: federal or private. Federal student loans are by far […]
2024-04-10
Parent PLUS Loans vs Cosigning Private Student Loans
It’s no secret that paying for college and graduate school can be expensive. Besides buying a home, earning a degree […]
2024-03-27
How to Avoid Common Student Loan Scams
With so many changes to the student loan system, there’s plenty of opportunity for scammers to take advantage of the […]
2024-03-20
How To Find a Cosigner If Your Parents Won’t Cosign
When applying for private student loans, many borrowers have the luxury of asking their parents to cosign. Using a cosigner […]
2024-03-13
9 Ways To Help Pay For Law School
There’s no getting around it: law school is expensive. With programs averaging $53,920 per year, it’s no wonder that 90% […]
2024-03-06
Filing Taxes From Your Side Hustle
Side hustles are a popular way to make extra money, pay down debt, and boost savings. According to a 2023 […]
2024-02-28
How To Remove Student Loan Payment History From Your Credit Report
If you’ve struggled with managing your student loans in the past, your payment history might have negatively impacted your credit […]