Student Loan Advice

Private loans for college are worth considering if your federal student aid allotment isn’t enough to cover your tuition and other costs. Private... Read more

Gift of College is a platform that, among other things, allows future students and their parents to crowdfund their 529 college savings plan. It also... Read more

With life’s busy schedule, it’s hard for most of us to dig through all of the information thrown our way. Each week we scour the media universe... Read more

Welcome to Student Loan News, a weekly summary of developments and events affecting college debt in the U.S. Join us each Friday for a look at... Read more

When I was an undergraduate, I decided to double major in French literature and English, with an emphasis in creative writing. I didn’t consider... Read more

Lower interest rate, shorter loan period, more money in your pocket. The potential outcomes of student loan refinancing can sound appealing. And for... Read more

When you’re facing a mountain of debt after graduation, paying for one-on-one advice from a student loan counselor could give you both guidance and... Read more

Gone are the days when a part-time job could cover the cost of college. The average undergraduate college costs (including tuition, room and board)... Read more

If there is sometimes an advantage to slow-playing your student loan debt, you might wonder if you could avoid the repayment game altogether. With... Read more

The vast majority of professionals experience the resignation process at some point during their careers. There are plenty of good reasons to quit a... Read more

A college education can lead to a high-paying job, but you’ll have to invest some of your own money first to get that degree. Even before you pay... Read more

When you enter the workforce, one of the trickiest tasks is figuring out how to make sure your take-home pay not only covers your current bills but... Read more