Why You Should Be Either Very Aggressive or Very Passive in Repaying Student Loans
Do you ever feel completely and perpetually stuck with your student loan debt? Maybe you’ve switched your repayment plan, consolidated or taken... Read more
Andrew Pentis
Why You Shouldn’t Exaggerate When Applying for Student Loans or Refinancing
There are many situations in which you might feel tempted to exaggerate your salary or at least round it up — say, when palling around with friends... Read more
Places Where People Pay Their Student Loans on Time
A perfect payment history on a student loan is a powerful thing. It could help you qualify for cosigner release with your private lender. Better yet,... Read more
5 Reasons to Worry About Your Income, Not Your Budget
When estimating how much you should put toward your student loan payments, a credit counselor might tell you to aim for 8% of your monthly gross... Read more
How to Raise Your Credit Score Up To 200 Points in 5 Steps
One hundred and fourteen points in a single month. That’s the fastest credit score jump that Nathalie Noisette has seen in working with hundreds of... Read more
Congress Takes Hard Look at Student Loan Servicers
The House subcommittee in charge of education took a look at the shortcomings of the student loan servicing system Wednesday, with the focus on a... Read more
4 Lenders Offering Private Loans for Part-Time College Students
Attending college part-time could give you the flexibility to work a job, care for your children or save on school tuition. Being a part-timer,... Read more
Using a Home Insurance Payout to Repay Student Loan Debt
Eiman Jahangir never imagined cashing in on his homeowners insurance policy. Still, he acknowledged, “Everyone says to insure for the worst.”... Read more
Can You Refinance Student Loans as a Self-Employed Freelancer?
Dear Student Loan Hero, Can I refinance my student loans if I’m a freelancer or self-employed? I’ve heard there are problems with getting student... Read more
How Changing Expectations Can Ease Your Student Loan Repayment
Significant student loan debt has a way of stopping you in your tracks. Even if you’re willing to face the problem, you might feel unable. But... Read more
Ask a Hero: Should I Refinance to a Higher Interest Rate But Shorter Loan Term?
Dear Student Loan Hero, I am looking to refinance my student loans and repay them faster, but I’m not sure about the terms. Should I refinance to a... Read more
How Dropping Out of College Affects Your Student Loans
About 40% of your college classmates might never graduate. According to the National Center of Education Statistics, only around 6 out of 10... Read more