Why is it Risky to Refinance Federal Loans into a Private Loan?
Refinancing student loans is a great way to get lower interest rates, but it is a risky move for borrowers with federal student loans.
Meet the Absolute Worst Federal Student Loan: FFEL Joint Consolidation
FFEL Joint Consolidation loans for spouses have limited options for repayment and forgiveness. They also become a nightmare in a divorce.
How to Prevent Student Loan Interest Rates from Increasing
Stopping your lender from raising rates is tricky, but there are a few ways to prevent your interest rates from going up.
Student Loan Forgiveness for Essential Workers
The United States doesn’t offer a loan forgiveness program designed for essential workers. However, there are many avenues for essential workers to get their student loans forgiven.
Why Your Employer is “Likely Ineligible” for PSLF
When the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Help Tool warns that your employer is likely ineligible for PSLF, it sounds like bad news, but it really isn’t.
The Federal Government Should Make 0% Student Loan Interest Rates Permanent
Charging 0% interest on student loans isn’t a handout to borrowers. It is a brilliant investment by the government.
The Best-Case Scenario for Student Loan Cosigners
I cosigned a student loan for my brother. Even though things went perfectly, there were still some hardships caused by cosigning.
Scam Alert: Student Loan Stimulus Forgiveness & Relief Legislation Emails
The latest student loan scam is an email about student loan forgiveness coming in stimulus relief legislation.
Has the Government Successfully Fixed Public Service Loan Forgiveness?
Recent changes to the PSLF program have helped many previously denied borrowers qualify for student loan forgiveness.
