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Student Loans and Marriage: Everything You Need to Know

Student loans impact a couple’s budget, retirement planning, taxes, and more. Many couples also face a marriage penalty.

Refinancing is often a risky decision. However, many couples may find that refinancing makes more sense after getting married.

As President Biden explores ways to ease the burden of student debt on borrowers, ending the marriage penalty should be a priority.

If you are a current college student, putting some money in a Roth IRA has some major advantages.

Student loan borrowers can take away many valuable lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic as they make future plans for their student debt.

Debt from student loans can be overwhelming. Celebrating smaller milestones can provide the push you need to become debt-free.

Creating a budget is important, but it must be a budget that has staying power. Leaving a little room in your budget for fun is essential.

Even if you have student loan debt, it might make sense to do some investing.

Cosigning loans with your spouse may seem harmless, but doing so can be a huge financial mistake with lasting consequences.