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2021-02-05
Minimalism Could Help You Pay Down Debt Faster
Last Updated on June 22, 2023 When you are focused on paying down debt, making lifestyle changes can help you […]
2021-02-02
How to Pay for a Ph.D.
For most undergraduates, the price tag of tuition is an afterthought. It’s not until they graduate and begin making student […]
2021-02-01
How to Manage Student Loans During the New Forbearance Extension
Last Updated on August 26, 2022 On August 24, 2022, President Biden announced his plan to forgive up to $10,000 in […]
2021-01-29
Are Student Loans Forgiven If You Die?
When you’re young and building your career, death and estate planning is the last thing you want to think about. […]
2021-01-28
10 Highest Paying Medical Jobs
Last Updated on October 7, 2022 When choosing a profession, there’s usually some sort of trade-off between required education and […]
2021-01-26
Should You Take a Gap Year Before Grad School?
Should I take a gap year before attending graduate school? This is a question many people are faced with after […]
2021-01-25
What is a 10-Day Loan Payoff?
Most consumers know about the benefits of refinancing student loans – namely, a lower interest rate, lower monthly payment or […]
2021-01-20
How to Partially Refinance Your Student Loans
Last Updated on November 14, 2022 Update 1/21/2021: President Biden has issued an executive order to extend the federal student […]
2021-01-19
7 Tips for Applying to Medical School
If you’ve always dreamed of becoming a doctor, you know that medical school can be highly competitive. According to The […]
2021-01-17
Why You Need Life Insurance With a Student Loan Cosigner
Student loans have become a part of the educational landscape, with 65% of today’s college students saying that they’ll graduate […]
2021-01-15
Should Parents Pay for College? Pros & Cons
As the parent of a college-aged child, you may have wondered, “Should parents pay for college?” Although parents are […]
2021-01-14
How to Maximize Your Money as a Young Professional
Starting your first “real” job can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re trying to get a handle on your finances at […]