Using Mint.com to Pay Off Student Loans
I have concerns about Mint security, but it is very useful at tracking my budget and my progress towards student loan elimination.
What Costs and Fees Should I Pay for Student Loan Refinancing?
Borrowers shouldn’t have to pay any fees to refinance their student loans. Unlike a mortgage refinance, the process should be free.
The Ten Best Student Loan Loopholes and Hacks
After nearly a decade of helping borrowers with their student loans, these are my favorite strategies to eliminate debt.
Identifying the Stakeholders in Solving the Student Loan Crisis
Any fix to the the student loan crisis will impact many different groups in different ways. Some will gain and some will lose.
Graduate PLUS Loans vs. Private Loans
Private lenders like to compare rates against Graduate PLUS loans, but when you compare all of the loan features, Graduate PLUS loans usually come out ahead.
How to Calculate When it is Time to Give Up on Public Service Loan Forgiveness
When is chasing PSLF more expensive than refinancing and paying off your loan aggressively? Where is the break-even point?
First Republic Student Loan Refinance Review
First Republic has ended its student loan refinance option.
Dealing with Cancer and Student Loans
Student loan borrowers fighting cancer have help to manage their debt while they get treatment.
Scam Alert: Lender Refunds for Extra Interest Charges
Sometimes the most simple student loan scams are the ones that hurt the most borrowers.