May 24, 2022 | Student loans
If you are a recent college graduate, or your graduation day is in the near future, you may be interested in learning about student loan consolidation. For some, consolidating federal student loans can be beneficial. However, you will want to look at your current...
Jun 8, 2020 | Student loans
Families throughout the country have made adjustments in light of the Coronavirus pandemic and the resulting lockdown, and the United States government has made concerted efforts to alleviate the financial strains resulting from lost jobs, disrupted economic networks,...
May 21, 2018 | Student loans
Originally published by The New York Times Interest rates in general are rising, and so are the rates on student loans for the coming school year. Interest rates on federal student loans for undergraduates will increase to 5.05 percent from 4.45 percent for the...
Jan 23, 2018 | College debt, College finances, College preparations, College Savings, Financial aid, Student loans
College is expensive, and tuition is only part of the cost. Parents and students often discover that textbooks, living expenses and unexpected bills quickly add up to much more than they planned. Students turn to student loans to pay for their education and end up...
Oct 10, 2017 | College debt, College finances, College Savings, Student loans
Students are increasingly concerned about taking out student loans, and for good reason. The cost of college tuition has risen steadily in recent years, and you may be understandably concerned about taking on debt. If you have taken out a federal student loan or are...
Sep 12, 2017 | College debt, Student loans
Studies have shown that one in five students with college debt owe more than $50,000. Some student loan debt is in excess of $100,000. Debt increases when students change majors or transfer to other colleges. The crushing amounts owed after pursuing graduate degrees...
