student loans

Student loan consolidation risks: What borrowers need to know

Student loan consolidation can be a great way to make paying your loans back easier, but there are a few risks to watch out for. … Read More

The state of student loans in 2026

If you haven’t been keeping up, here is some news regarding the laws and repayment options around student loans in 2026. … Read More

Student loan collections are coming: Here’s how to protect yourself

The Department of Education announced it will resume sending any student loan that is in default to collections. Here’s what you should do now. … Read More

5 crazy facts about student loans in 2024

The situation with student loans in the U.S. in 2024 is chaotic and uncertain. To show this, here are 5 crazy facts about student loans. … Read More

The “SAVE” plan in peril: Why you can’t bank on student loan forgiveness

The SAVE plan, which would have reduced or eliminated debt payments for student loan borrowers is put on hold indefinitely. … Read More

Secure 2.0: Can you save for retirement while paying off your debt?

I used to believe you couldn’t pay off debt and save for retirement, but new legislation through the Secure 2.0 Act is making me reconsider. … Read More

Why you might get your student loans forgiven now

There is a one-time adjustment happening to certain student loans, but you may have to act fast if you want to qualify. … Read More

How I paid off my $40,000 in student loans

The true story of how I paid off my student loans, and the tricks I used to make it happen more easily and quickly. … Read More

Is there a connection between student loans and mental health?

A new study proposes how having student loans could be a detriment to your mental health. This seems both obvious and profound. … Read More

Student loan cancellation is dead: what now?

The Supreme Court has cancelled student loan cancellation. Here’s what to do now that that particular plan is dead. … Read More