Student Loan Advice

Taking the scissors to your credit card can be a satisfying feeling, especially if you’ve just finished paying it off. But knowing how to... Read more

When I was in high school, I asked my history teacher for a letter of recommendation for a scholarship. To my surprise, he promptly printed out a... Read more

Yesterday, BuzzFeed News reported Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and the Department of Education have cleared the way for two for-profit... Read more

Sending in just your minimum credit card payment is the worst thing you can do for your debt — other than not paying it at all. Minimum payments... Read more

If someone told you that you could save thousands of dollars in just one day, you likely would think they were a scammer with a get-rich-quick... Read more

Students today are graduating with more student debt than ever before, and nursing students are no exception. Almost three in four nursing students... Read more

Buying a house is an exciting milestone, but getting a mortgage to finance the purchase is challenging for some people. It can be especially... Read more

It seems like a slam dunk. Refinance your mortgage to a lower interest rate. Reap the savings in your monthly budget and for the long-term. But... Read more

About halfway through grad school, I realized I was running out of money. I didn’t want to take out more student loans, so I searched around for a... Read more

When you’re applying for jobs, cover letters can feel like the bane of your existence. I’m a writer, and even I find the process daunting.... Read more

Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma have come and gone, but the destruction left in their wake will take time to repair. Homes, livelihoods, and more... Read more

You could learn from your own salary negotiation mistakes—but wouldn’t it be much easier to learn from the mistakes of other employees?... Read more