Our blog is designed to provide information regarding some of the critical topics those with student loans must be aware of to be able to make educated decisions regarding their future.
With all of the recent changes to federal tax law, it is hard to keep up with everything. However, if you are a borrower, make sure you are keeping track of changes in student loan-related legislation. As of January 1, 2018, a new law took effect that makes discharging student loans more manageable for anyone who is eligible.…
Continue Reading ->The average student loan debt is so high today, that many people consolidate and refinance their student loans to make their payments more manageable. When you are considering refinancing substantial debt, it is important that you consider various lenders. The rates, service and repayment flexibility each offer can impact your financial wellbeing. With that in mind, you will…
Continue Reading ->From paying off a credit card to buying a house, your credit score determines how much you’ll pay in interest. The lower your credit, the more money you can expect to pay on any credit card or loan. But with the help of a few tips and tricks, a poor credit score—even one less than 550—doesn’t have to…
Continue Reading ->If you’re about to graduate, you might be asking yourself, should I go to grad school? After all, you just spent four years studying and shaping your future, so why not continue? Here are 9 questions to consider if you’re thinking about going to grad school. Should I Go to Grad School? Certain professions require a master’s degree…
Continue Reading ->It is a well-known fact that college costs get more expensive each year and many students now are trying to manage their studies while working either part-time or full-time jobs while in college. With the advent and accessibility of the internet, there are plenty of great online jobs for college students that pay really good wages. More and more…
Continue Reading ->Do you ever wish your student loans would disappear? That wish isn’t impossible thanks to student loan forgiveness for non-profit employees. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) has been available since 2007 and nearly 500,000 borrowers have signed up for it since that time. According to a Brookings Report, nearly one-third of those enrolled have more than $100,000 in…
Continue Reading ->Cheap Student Flights After a long semester of early-morning classes and late-night study sessions, the first thing on many students’ minds is getting as far away from campus as possible. The following resources will help you find out how to find cheap student flights so that your budget doesn’t stop you from getting the most out of your…
Continue Reading ->Dentistry is a highly respected field and an essential part of the healthcare industry. On average, dentists make $159,770 per year, but this salary comes at a price. Along with the staggering cost of becoming a dentist, aspiring dentists must also spend years of their life in school. Exactly how long does it take to become a dentist?…
Continue Reading ->The costs of going to college have risen dramatically in recent decades, so much that many are opting not to go to college while those who do are often saddled with student loan debt that follows them through life, sometimes even into retirement. In the wake of what many consider an educational crisis due to rising costs, there…
Continue Reading ->If you feel like a salmon swimming upstream in your efforts to repay your student loan debt, you aren’t alone. Over 3,000 people default on their federal student loans each day in the United States. Fortunately, you have many options to help you get your payments under control, and most of these you can do yourself. However, there…
Continue Reading ->