Elyssa Kirkham

You might think federal student loans and private student loans are your only borrowing options for school. But there’s a third option to... Read more

When you’re focused on paying off debt, high interest rates can be demoralizing. It’s deflating to watch a sizable portion of each payment go... Read more

Private student loans don’t usually come with the same borrower protections and repayment options as federal student loans do. This makes private... Read more

Consolidating student loans is an option for borrowers who want to manage their debt more effectively or get better terms. Some might even wonder if... Read more

Graduate degree holders earn as much as $24,000 more per year than workers who have only a bachelor’s degree, we found in a recent study. Whether... Read more

What is TD Bank? TD Bank is the U.S. arm of Canadian bank TD Canada (the “TD” is short for Toronto-Dominion), in operation within the states... Read more

What is PNC? PNC is a major bank — the fifth-largest bank in the U.S. by asset size. It has more than 8 million members and bank branches in the 19... Read more

What is Wells Fargo? Chances are good that you’ve heard of Wells Fargo, as it’s the third-largest bank by asset size in the U.S. and has 29... Read more

Before you raid your retirement accounts to pay for your child’s college education, make sure you’ve considered all your options — including... Read more

Modern life comes with plenty of stressors, and money is the most common. But a state of stress actually makes financial discipline harder. It can... Read more

Our previous New Year’s resolutions survey uncovered a surprising fact: People were more likely to regret not doing something (like not saving... Read more

If you're shopping for the best debt consolidation loan rates, you need this guide. See five debt consolidation loan companies with low rates and... Read more