Melanie Lockert

Making extra payments on your student loans can help you save on interest and get out of debt faster. But if those extra payments aren’t applied to... Read more

Originally published Oct. 16, 2017 We know that falling behind on student loan payments can wreck a credit score. But my circumstances prompted... Read more

Originally published Jan. 12, 2016 After making the very last payment on my student loans, I was hit with a flood of emotions — relief, joy and... Read more

Many people dutifully make their student loan payments every month, only to feel like they’re progressing slowly — or not at all — toward debt... Read more

As a student loan borrower, staying on top of paying off your loans is crucial. But what if your student loan is sold to another lender, forcing you... Read more

Repaying your student loan debt can feel overwhelming, particularly when you’re in a tough financial place. It may seem like you’re buried in... Read more

As a parent, you might have taken out parent PLUS loans to help your children with their education. But as you’re getting closer to retirement age... Read more

For many people, making student loan payments may feel like an endless burden. However, there can be a light at the end of that long student debt... Read more

There are times when your financial situation may be especially difficult, and making that monthly student loan payment feels harder than ever. But... Read more

Becoming a pharmacist can lead to a rewarding and lucrative career. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary for a pharmacist... Read more

If you’re one of the 45 million student loan borrowers in the U.S., you’ve probably received advice on how to pay off your school debt. And some... Read more

I’ve taken out a total of $81,000 in student loans to pay for my education: $23,000 for my bachelor’s degree and $58,000 for my master’s. I’m... Read more