Melanie Lockert

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

For years, I felt so overwhelmed by my student loan debt. I borrowed more than my annual salary, and my payments were 50% of my income. Paying off... Read more

You’re stuck with student loan debt and want to pay it off, but you’re not really sure where to start. You’ve heard of different repayment... Read more

Paying off student loan debt can be a drag, but it doesn’t mean you have to eliminate all the fun from your life. It is possible to have fun... Read more

At the height of my student loan journey, I was paying $900 per month toward my student loans while struggling to find work. I felt depressed about... Read more

Before you can access financial aid to pay for college, you need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). And unless you’re... Read more

Everyone’s been there: The dreaded moment when you check your bank account, knowing that there might not be enough funds there to get you through... Read more