Andrew Pentis

If you stop making payments on your student loans, they could fall into default and even get sold to a debt collector. Having student loans in... Read more

Private student loans for college are worth considering if you don’t have enough federal financial aid to pay for your tuition and other costs. But... Read more

If you’re struggling to keep track of all of your debt, deciding to consolidate federal student loans can simplify your payments and, in some... Read more

If you’re struggling to keep up with federal student loan payments on your current salary, one option is to sign up for an income-driven repayment... Read more

First-generation college student scholarships are critical in helping families afford higher education. Also known as first-in-family scholarships,... Read more

While Parent PLUS Loan forgiveness won’t make your debt disappear overnight, certain programs could lead to significant financial relief down the... Read more

Whether you should refinance student loans before buying a house — or after — depends on your goals and individual situation. The biggest impact... Read more

Note that the situation for student loans has changed due to the impact of the coronavirus outbreak and relief efforts from the government, student... Read more

Homeowners spend more than $4,000 on average to refinance a mortgage. That number can vary widely, depending on many factors. The average cost for... Read more

When the average student loan borrower loses a job, faces a medical emergency or suffers another sort of hardship, they’re understandably more... Read more

A good financial tip gives you a simple and actionable way to handle everything from budgeting and paying down debt to saving or investing as well as... Read more

Subsidized loans for graduate school are, unfortunately, a thing of the past. The Department of Education stopped offering an interest subsidy for... Read more