If you’re like me, the student loan payment pause is a huge burden off your shoulders. Even enrolled in an income-driven repayment plan, I typically have to pay nearly $700 per month on top of all the other typical monthly…
It’s been a rough decade for many student loan borrowers, including Jennifer (name changed for privacy). A stroke sidelined her, and disability payments weren’t enough to stay ahead of her debt. Creditors have been hounding her relentlessly, threatening to garnish…
Millions of college graduates owe tens of thousands in federal student loans. My monthly payment is $600. That’s a big chunk out of this mom’s already overstressed budget. I don’t know about you, but getting rid of some or all…
The federal government has put federal student loan repayment on hold until Aug. 31, 2022, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. But they can’t extend it forever. Moreover, if you’ve got private student loan debt, your payments haven’t been on…
More than ever, Americans are pursuing advanced degrees. The decision to pursue a graduate degree is fraught with questions, not the least of which is how to reduce student loan debt. It starts with figuring out what to do with…
The question of whether or not student loan forgiveness is worth it might seem like an odd one. After all, who wouldn’t want the balance of their student debt forgiven? While there are certain types of borrowers who may benefit…
With the cost of college continually on the rise, few students can cover tuition and expenses without taking out student loans. According to the Urban Institute, 70% of those with a bachelor’s degree have student debt. And though only 15%…
More students than ever are heading to graduate school. According to a 2016 report from the Council of Graduate Schools, total graduate school enrollment has increased by about 1.1% every year since 2006. And the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center…
If you already have a private student loan, there are even more ways to reduce your rate, though some may take time. For example, improving your credit score may take several years. But you can also opt to apply with…
When our doctor told us we needed fertility treatments to achieve our dream of having a second child, I didn’t know how we would afford it. As is often the case, our health insurance didn’t provide much coverage for fertility…
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