Melanie Lockert

The standard federal student loan repayment plan gives borrowers 10 years to pay off their loans. But for some, making those payments just... Read more

If your student loan balance is hefty, you may have considered student loan forgiveness. But you might not know about the student loan forgiveness... Read more

Getting a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree can be a lucrative opportunity with high earning potential. The downside? Many MBA graduates... Read more

As a student loan borrower, you’re usually paired up with a loan servicer acting as the middleman between you and your lender, ensuring you have... Read more

As a parent, it can be disheartening to see your children mired in student loan debt. They’ve successfully completed their degrees and are just... Read more

This report was originally published on June 2, 2015. Graduation is an exciting time. But for many graduates, this exhilarating period also embodies... Read more

Now that you’re done with college, it’s time to find a job. But you want more than just a paycheck — you want your work to have meaning and to... Read more

Paying back your student loans can feel like a huge burden — one that affects nearly every aspect of your life. But sometimes, it’s more than... Read more

If you’re looking for ways to pay for school, you’ve likely come across both federal and private student loans. The U.S. Department of Education... Read more

When you graduate from college, it feels like you are finally free to start your life as an adult. You’re no longer stuck in school, and no longer... Read more

If you want to make a difference in the world and immerse yourself in another culture, you may be considering signing up for the Peace Corps. The... Read more

If you dutifully make your student loan payment every month, you may wonder whether you should be paying more than the minimum. “How much should I... Read more