Student Loan Advice

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

Unlike federal loan servicers, private student loan providers look at an applicant’s credit history and income to determine if they qualify for a... Read more

While winter break can be a time to relax after a busy semester, you might also want to use this time off to shore up your bank account. From working... Read more

Whether you are fresh out of college, have been out of the workforce for a while, or plan to change careers, having a marketable skill set is key. ... Read more

State colleges and universities tend to be a lot more affordable than private ones, especially for in-state residents, and this can result in less... Read more

If you’ve got several different student loans spread across multiple servicers, you might have trouble managing your loans or keeping up with your... Read more

Unfortunately, Social Security payments can be garnished if you default on federal student loans, as many retired borrowers find out the hard way.... 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

Single parents have to make ends meet with just one person’s income, time, support system and resources. Every fixed cost, from rent to student... Read more

From correctional officers and state police officers to detectives and federal agents, law enforcement jobs are often competitive. Employment... Read more

Perhaps you wonder: Can I refinance consolidated loans? Does student loan refinancing cost money? Can it really help me lower my interest rate and... 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