Melanie Lockert

“How will I ever get rid of this debt?” This thought is a recurring character in the book of my mind, and one that can often send me down the... Read more

If you have serious student loan debt, you may be considering student loan forgiveness. Through student loan forgiveness programs, you can get some... Read more

As a student loan borrower, you’ve probably felt the pinch of those monthly payments and wondered if there’s a better way to deal with your... Read more

Nelnet is one of the biggest names in the student loan industry, especially since 2018 when it acquired another major loan servicer, Great Lakes... Read more

You’ve graduated college and your grace period is coming to an end. You know the day you have to start making payments on your student loans is... Read more

You’re saddled with debt and don’t know which student loans to pay off first. When you’re dealing with multiple lenders, interest rates and... Read more

Can you negotiate student loan interest rates? This was the question in my head as I was paying off my Grad PLUS Loans. Thanks to an interest rate of... Read more

Being buried in student loan debt isn’t fun. But there are times when your student loan debt is more than just a burden — it’s a nightmare. If... Read more

If you have student debt and are doing OK financially, you might ask yourself: Should I pay off my student loans early? The answer really depends on... Read more

We’ve covered how student loans can affect your credit score on Student Loan Hero before. But recently, I was left with a question: What is the... Read more

You recently applied for student loan refinancing, a car loan or maybe a mortgage, but soon after are notified that your application was not... Read more

It’s that time of year again … tax time! Whether you like it or not, April 15 is inching closer, and knowing how to handle student loans on your... Read more