5 Urgent Steps to Take If You Go Broke During College
Running out of money in the middle of the semester sounds like a nightmare, right? In a shocking report, Edvisors found that 64 percent of students... Read more
Student Loan Advice
Review: How You Can Finance Anything With a LightStream Personal Loan
Full disclosure: Until I started reading LightStream reviews, I didn’t realize you could take out a loan to finance a hot tub. But LightStream... Read more
How the Extended Repayment Plan Could Lower Your Student Loan Payments
“I love deadlines. I love the whooshing noise they make as they go by.” Douglas Adams probably wasn’t talking about student loans, but he... Read more
PNC Personal Loans Review: A Quick Solution for Your Cash Needs
Personal loans are versatile, allowing you to finance just about anything. Whether you’re looking to consolidate debt, finance a large purchase, or... Read more
Review: 4 TD Bank Personal Loans to Help You Achieve Your Goals
Between medical bills and the cost of moving 900 miles, I racked up a frightening amount of credit card debt. Like a doofus, I let my balance grow to... Read more
IRS Data Retrieval Tool Returns Oct. 1: What It Means for You
Since March, the IRS Data Retrieval Tool has been unavailable to students. An essential tool for people completing the Free Application for Federal... Read more
When It Pays to Keep Secrets from Your Auto Insurer
Five years ago, while driving home from work, I stopped at a red light — a fact lost on the woman behind me. She sailed right into me. It turned... Read more
3 Personal Loan Lenders You Won’t Scare Off with Fair Credit
Searching for a personal loan for fair credit can feel like trying to find a prom date after getting head gear. Even though you’re working on... Read more
How This College Student Went From Living in His Car to Living His Dream
How does someone go from sleeping in a car to seeking a Ph.D.? You’d have to ask Andrew Daniel Rocha. Andrew doesn’t seem as amazed by his path... Read more
PHEAA Is Being Sued for Seriously Mishandling Student Loan Payments
Following recent news that the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program could be on the chopping block, it’s now come to light that the... Read more
How to Make Money in College: 7 Side Gigs Perfect for Freshmen
As a freshman, I scored the greatest job in college: I worked as an assistant in the communications department, signing out photography kits and... Read more
How Long After Paying off Debt Will Your Credit Score Improve?
When you’re getting close to the debt payoff finish line, it’s fun to imagine all the aspects of your life that will improve. Soon you’ll have... Read more