Interest Rates

Variable-rate student loans can be an attractive option, but most students (as a practical matter) stick with fixed-rate student loans. When looking... Read more

What's the difference between APR and APY? We looked at the two methods of expressing interest rates — APR versus APY — and how they affect your... Read more

If you’re planning to take out student loans for your second degree, you might think you could draw on your experience with undergraduate debt.... Read more

Compared to other types of debt, student loans have some of the lowest interest rates around — especially if you borrow from Federal Student Aid.... Read more

Back when you signed the dotted line and took out your student loans, how well did you understand the terms? Maybe things were a little fuzzy, but... Read more

Student loans can be intimidating. There are so many technical terms you need to learn in order to maximize your repayment strategy — stuff like... Read more

If you have student debt and are doing OK financially, you might ask yourself: Should I pay off my student loans early? The answer really depends on... Read more

Student loans are expensive enough — the last thing you want to do is pay more than you have to. Unfortunately, capitalized interest on student... Read more

From December 2015 until now, the Federal Reserve’s target interest rate has increased eight times. Although rate hikes tend to be a sign of a... Read more

If you're looking for a personal loan, Upgrade could be your lender. Read this full review to learn what you need to know about Upgrade personal... Read more

Personal loan lenders are looking at your credit score when you apply for a loan. Here's what makes your score so... Read more

Federal student loan interest rates are on the rise for the second year in a row. Learn how rates are set and how they'll impact... Read more