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

Private Student Loan Blogs

Articles to guide you through the world of private student loan refinancing.

How Much Should I Contribute to My Child’s College Student Monthly Allowance?

If your child is heading to college soon, you may be worried about how they’ll manage money and how much […]

Female college student attending class for a double major.

2022-01-10

Does It Cost More to Double Major in College?

You’re expected to choose a major or field of study to pursue when going through college. However, a student might […]

2022-01-04

Full Time vs Part Time College Credit Hours: Which is Best for You?

Once you get into school, it’s time to create a schedule. Choosing how many credit hours to take is essential […]

Federal student loan repayment deadline extended to May 1

2021-12-29

Federal Student Loan Freeze Extended (Again) — How to Make the Most Of It

Update 4/6/2022: On April 6, 2022, The Biden administration announced that it is again extending the payment pause on federal […]

Woman looking for a cosigner for student loans

2021-12-20

Finding a Cosigner For Student Loans If Your Parents Can’t or Won’t Cosign

When applying for private student loans, many borrowers have the luxury of asking their parents to cosign. This can mean […]

Student searching for pharmacy school scholarships

2021-12-15

Scholarship Options for Pharmacists

The latest report from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) finds that average student loan debt among graduates […]

Student working a grocery delivery side hustle to help pay student loans

2021-12-08

6 Side Hustles To Help Pay Student Loans

It’s not uncommon to take out student loans for college. In fact, according to Student Loan Hero, 69% of the […]

Young woman lowering her student loan interest rates

2021-12-06

How to Reduce Your Student Loan Interest Rates

It’s a frustrating feeling. After months, or even years, of making payments toward your student loans, the balance hasn’t budged. […]

Students discussing the average college debt statistics

2021-12-03

The State of Student Loan Debt (2021)

Updated June 15, 2022 If you have a high student loan balance, you’re not alone. The Federal Reserve reported […]

2021-12-01

Can You Use Your Roth IRA to Pay for College?

When it comes to saving for college, there are several different options available, one of which might not seem like […]

2021-11-16

Why Is College So Expensive? 4 Factors Affecting the Cost of Higher Education

Updated April 15, 2022 If you are researching colleges and are surprised by the cost, you’re not alone. Over the […]

2021-11-15

My Student Loan Servicer Didn’t Renew Their Contract: How to Switch Servicers

Your student loan servicer is the company that is responsible for managing your student loans. The servicer collects payments, answers […]