Carrie Smith

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

When student loan balances and monthly dues seem overwhelming, the debt snowflake method can help. This more budget-friendly method of paying off... Read more

Note that the situation for many personal financial issues, including student loans, has changed due to the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. Check... Read more

As a tech-savvy college grad, you want the convenience of managing your money on the go but don’t want to pay a fee to do so. The good news? You... Read more

Originally published April 17, 2016 If you owe a mountain of student loan debt, paying it off can feel insurmountable. But some borrowers go to... Read more

Misinformation can be dangerous, especially when it comes to paying off student loan debt. To help you weed out the bad advice from the good, here... Read more

If you’re looking for the best personal finance books available to improve your knowledge of financial basics or learn about investing strategies,... Read more

When I was 25, I went through a divorce. That meant we had to split up all our assets and debts. Dealing with student loans and divorce in particular... Read more

If you need help getting a head start on repaying your student loans, consider a high paying summer job. As a recent college grad money your money... Read more

No matter how well-versed you are in managing your personal finances, it’s all too easy to miss a payment when you’re balancing multiple debts.... Read more

Money mistakes are made by everyone – even rich individuals have had to learn from past experiences before getting the hang of successfully... Read more

When the money in your bank account just won’t go far enough, it often comes with bouts of panic, stress, and sleepless nights. None of these... Read more