Student loan consolidation allows you to combine multiple loans into a single loan, so you have one interest rate and one payment to make every month. Consolidating your student loans can open you up to additional loan repayment plans and forgiveness programs. Are All Your Student...
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The summer before your teen heads off to college might feel like it’s a jumble of things you’ve got to get done ASAP. And, if we’re being honest, it is. But we’re here to help you make sense of that big to-do list and organize...
Continue ReadingBoth college and high school grads of 2020 are facing unprecedented challenges and uncertainty that have affected every part of “normal” life. Planning for the future has never been more difficult. Will campuses reopen in the fall? Will your job offer still be there? Is...
Continue ReadingIt’s important to focus on your health during the COVID-19 crisis, but your finances should also remain a primary concern. With many people out of a job and struggling to pay the bills, it might seem like you don’t have many choices but to hope...
Continue ReadingPaying down student loans can be a huge financial burden if you’re worried about making ends meet. Luckily, you have several options for repayment—the trick is finding the one that will work best for your unique situation. Income-driven repayment plans might be the right financial choice...
Continue ReadingSaving for college is one of those things that has a bigger payoff the sooner you start, so if you’re a parent or family member searching for an efficient way to help your future college student pay their education costs, starting a 529 account should...
Continue ReadingMost graduates today leave school with an average of $35,000 in student loans. Collectively, Americans owe more than $1.5 trillion in student loan debt. For most, that means suffering through at least 10 years of stress and slogging through minimum payments. Wouldn’t it be nice to...
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