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Tips for Borrowing/Lending Money Between Family to Pay for School

Student loans between family members can be life-changing… for the better or for the worse.

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Three Numbers Explain Why We Have a Student Loan Crisis and How to Fix It

Tuition and housing keep climbing but wages haven’t kept pace. It’s far more difficult to pay for college in 2022 compared to 1972 or even 1992.

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Rubio’s LOAN Act Promises 0% Interest, but it Doesn’t Deliver

Marco Rubio is proposing major changes to federal student loans, but the potential benefits seem limited.

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What Every High School Student Should Know About Student Loans and College

There are many misconceptions about student loans and paying for school. A small misunderstanding could lead to a lifetime of regret.

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The Best Private Student Loan Company

Picking one lender as the best private student loan company is complicated, but the easy answer is to cheat.

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The Risks and Dangers of a Small Student Loan

A small student loan might seem harmless, but there are risks that every borrower should understand and avoid where possible.

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Parent PLUS Loans vs. Cosigning Private Loans vs. HELOC Loans

Parents have many different options to help their kids pay for college. The best choice for your family will depend on several different factors.

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Should I Drop Out of College to Keep My Student Loan Debt Under Control?

Leaving school to avoid student loans may prevent more debt accumulation, but sometimes it makes things worse.

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How to Qualify for Independent Student Status on the FAFSA

Independent students can get larger student loans and more financial aid from the FAFSA.

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    • Lower Payments
    • Student Loan Forgiveness
    • Cosigner Issues
    • Repayment Plans
    • Loan Servicers
    • Consolidation
    • Debt Elimination
    • Parent PLUS Loans
  • RefinanceRATES, TIPS & REVIEWS
    • Refinance Reviews
    • Best Interest Rates
    • Lender Comparisons
    • Refinance Strategy
  • Life with LoansMARRIAGE, TAXES & MORE
    • Retirement
    • Home Ownership
    • Marriage
    • Taxes
    • Scam Alerts
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    • Student Loan Reviews
    • Income Share Agreements