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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
Last Updated on May 31, 2023 Homeschooling is becoming more and more popular. According to the National Home Education Research […]

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
Last Updated on May 30, 2023 Have you heard about President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program? While it’s big news […]

2023-01-09
9 Advantages of Having a Good Credit Score
Last Updated on March 14, 2023 If you have been paying your bills on time and have achieved a high […]

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 […]

2022-12-16
Why Student Loans Are Hard to Pay Off: Challenges & Solutions
According to recent U.S. Department of Education data, around 16% of U.S. student loan borrowers are in default. While the […]

2022-12-14
How Much of My Income Should Go To Student Loan Payments
Although managing student loan debt can be stressful, you can minimize that stress by making sure you don’t borrow too […]

2022-12-14
Student Loan Refinancing with a Cosigner
It seems like quite the conundrum: you’re struggling to pay off your debt and know that refinancing your student loans […]