Student Loan News, Updates, and Strategy

The Benefits of Using Tax Refunds to Pay Down Student Loans

Using a tax refund to knock out student debt isn’t sexy, but it has some major advantages.

Interest on federal student loans can be a major issue, but there are resources available to keep this expense in check.

Refinancing Navient loans hopefully means lower interest rates and better service, but it isn’t always the best decision.

The Department of Education has several great resources for verifying if your employer is eligible for the PSLF program.

Skipping an expensive school to attend a more affordable college might be the smartest decision for many students.

Qualifying for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and buying a house are two goals that both require careful planning for student loan borrowers.

Loan origination fees should be avoided for nearly all student loans. Federal loans are a noteworthy exception to this rule.

Convincing more Americans to take action on the US student loan crisis will require a different strategy to community the problem.

IDR plans are usually the best choice for many student loan borrowers. However, there are times when opting for another plan is the best option.