Hechinger Report recently published a great opinion piece from Karen Gross on the ‘flawed conversation’ regarding the cost of higher education. She says that too much public focus is placed on…
Read article: Educate students on student loan repayment before, not after collegeJennifer Lawrence might be America’s BFF, but Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) is the modern college student’s best ally. Her latest student loan proposal aims put a large dent in the nation’s current $1.2…
Read article: Tax millionaires, not students, says Sen. WarrenImagine if you took out $30,000 for college and that’s all you had to pay back. For most student loan borrowers, that’s not the case. Due to compound interest, that…
Read article: Illinois introduces interest-free college tuition billWhat is student loan consolidation and how does it work? We love this video from StudentLoanConsolidator.com, which explains the process in a unique way--by using Play-Doh to represent student loan…
Read article: Student loan consolidation explained with Play-DohFor college graduates and adults struggling with student loan repayment, the holiday season can be difficult. So many gifts to give, so little money in the bank account. But a…
Read article: The best gift for college gradsAfter graduating college, many former students have difficulty finding jobs that allow them to afford their monthly student loan payments. If you graduate into a low-paying field, you may find…
Read article: Can’t pay your student loans? This college will pay them for you.If you have good credit, you can refinance your mortgage or car loan. Why not your student loans? A new bill called “Higher Ed-Lower Debt” has been introduced in Wisconsin as…
Read article: Higher ed, lower debtMillennials: have the stresses of work life got you looking forward to retiring on a beach somewhere? You’re going to be waiting a while. How student loans affect retirement A…
Read article: Stay healthy, millennials. Retirement’s a long way away.Repaying your student loans shouldn't be scary. Unfortunately, the shady practices of some student loan servicers have got us spooked.
Read article: Have a student loan with Sallie Mae? Be very afraid.How do I find out how much I owe in student loans? How do I consolidate my loans? Can I lower my student loan interest rate? This video featuring Money…
Read article: How to pay back and consolidate student loans
