On November 22, 2022, the student loan payment pause was extended until the U.S. Department of Education is permitted to implement the debt relief program or the litigation is resolved. Payments will restart 60 days later. If the debt relief program has not been implemented and the litigation has not been resolved by June 30, 2023 – payments will resume 60 days after that. Learn More

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Installment Debt vs. Revolving Debt

You’ve probably heard that your credit score is an important part of determining your financial health. Your credit score is […]

Woman using the student loan payment pause to get her finances in order

2021-09-29

7 Ways to Make the Most of Your Money During the Student Loan Relief Period

Since March 13, 2020, federal student loan payments have been suspended and interest rates set at 0% due to the […]

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2021-09-27

Can You Adopt a Child While Paying Student Loans?

If you have a lot of outstanding educational debt and you’re dreaming of building a family through adoption, you may […]

2021-09-22

How Many Seniors Have Student Loan Debt and Where Can They Find Help?

Having student loans at age 65 or close to it can be incredibly stressful, but it’s also surprisingly common. According […]

2021-09-20

Starting a Medical Private Practice With Student Loan Debt

After graduating from medical or dental school, you may be considering the possibility of starting a private practice with student […]

2021-09-17

Don’t Fall for These 3 COVID-19 Student Loan Forgiveness Scams

If you’ve spent any time on social media lately, you’ve likely seen these terms pop up on your feed. Whatever […]

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2021-09-16

Should You Invest During Residency?

One of the most important things you can do to build wealth over time is to invest. During residency, though, […]

2021-09-15

How to Avoid a Student Loan Tax Refund Offset

When your student loans go into default, there are several potential consequences, ranging from an impact on your credit score […]

2021-09-14

Current LIBOR Rate Update: September 2021

Please Note: New variable rate ELFI loans applied for after 7:00 PM EST on January 7, 2022, will use the […]

2021-09-13

Are You Financially Healthy? Here’s How to Find Out.

Finances can play a part in your overall health. Research has shown that being stressed about money can cause physical […]

2021-09-10

Expected Family Contribution (Student Aid Index) & Financial Aid

Navigating the financial aid process for college can be tedious. With all the terminology, acronyms and number crunching involved, it […]