In 2024, there is $1.75 trillion in loan debt spread across 42.8 million borrowers. Scary stuff! Why has this happened? The increase in tuition is directly related to the free-flowing... read more →
For most families, student loans must be part of the college-funding conversation. Families can minimize the amount of debt their students take on through careful planning for smart savings, tax... read more →
As of October 1, 2023, the “pause” on federal student loan payments will end. The pause was enacted during COVID-19 in 2020 and has been in place for nearly 3... read more →
If federal student loans are part of the plan to pay for college (and for most students they are!), college entrance loan counseling will also be on the “to-do” list... read more →
Student loans almost always need to be a part of the conversation when talking about paying for college. Not too many of us can afford $25,000 (or more!) every year... read more →
Families often wonder how to pay for college with loans. It's tough to know how to make smart decisions that will positively impact your future and your child's. As of... read more →
Student loan debt in America is the next financial crisis. In fact, it is the fastest-growing type of debt. Students are plunging headlong into huge debt holes without a real... read more →
We hope the day never comes that you question whether or not you can repay your student loans. Unfortunately, it's tough to predict the future, and some grads will face... read more →
In today's world, the existence of student loans is more common than ever. With 43 million borrowers, the chances are good that most college graduates will have some amount of... read more →
So much depends on your credit score. Credit scores are used by lenders like banks, credit card companies, mortgage lenders, and credit unions. In addition to those, credit scores are... read more →