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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 […]

2022-12-13
Do Doctors Get Paid During Medical Residency?
If you are working towards a career in medicine, you may wonder, “do doctors get paid during residency?” The answer […]

2022-12-13
How to Pay Off Six-Figures of Student Loan Debt
While the average student loan balance is just under $40,000, a small percentage of borrowers owe substantially more. According to […]

2022-12-13
Medical Residency Requirements & How to Apply in the USA
Learning how to be a physician doesn’t stop once you graduate from medical school. Before practicing medicine in the U.S., […]

2022-12-12
What is the ROTC, and How Can It Help You Avoid Student Debt?
According to a recent report by the Education Data Initiative, the average student loan debt per borrower has climbed to […]

2022-12-12
Tax Breaks for College Students
When you’re in college and covering tuition and living expenses, it’s important to watch every penny. That’s why many people […]