Income-Driven Repayment Plans for Federal Student Loans – Guide
Student loans are one of the most significant debt burdens Americans face, and for many Americans, that debt has become unmanageable. But defaulting on student loans can have dire consequences. An income-driven repayment plan can help — and for some, even lead to loan forgiveness.
8 Best Credit Cards for College Students – Reviews & Comparison
Most college students have limited experience with credit cards and other forms of credit. Accordingly, their credit histories are often thin or nonexistent. Therefore,...
5 Education-Related Tax Credits & Deductions for College Tuition & Expenses
For people without wealthy parents or a full-ride scholarship, paying for a college education is often a financial challenge. According to The College Board,...
Federal vs. Private Student Loans – Which Are Better? (Pros &...
If you're about to head off to college or graduate school, you're likely wondering how you'll pay for it. While it's best to avoid...
24 High-Paying Jobs Without a College Degree
A 2018 survey by Summer and Student Debt Crisis paints a grim picture of the far-reaching consequences of American graduates' mushrooming student loan debt. Survey...
5 Things to Do Next After Paying Off Your Student Loan...
I graduated with an MFA in 2008 and about $37,000 in debt from my master's and undergrad programs combined. For the next few years,...
Income Sharing Agreements (ISA): A New Way to Pay for College
America's young people are drowning in student loan debt. According to a 2018 report from the Federal Reserve, 42% of all people who have...
Consolidating vs. Refinancing Your Student Loans – Which Is Better?
No matter where you went to college, one thing most graduates have in common is a significant amount of student loan debt. In 2017,...
Does the College Major You Choose Affect Your Career Potential?
Skyrocketing college tuition has two-thirds of students taking on debt to pay for college. As a result, many high school graduates and their parents are...
School Choice Movement – Does This Education Program Work?
What is your opinion of America's elementary and secondary schools? A 2018 Pew Research poll found that improving the nation's educational system was ranked...
College Admissions Scandal Revisited: Is an Ivy League Education Worth the...
The recent college admissions scandal is an eye-opening example of how far some families will go to get their children into elite colleges. The...
6 Benefits of a Liberal Arts College Degree in the 21st...
After a decade of tepid economic growth coupled with soaring college tuition costs, many are concerned about the value of a college education. Undergraduates...
