How to Find a Student Loan Cosigner
Cosigning is a major risk, which makes it hard to find the right person with a great credit score and steady income.
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Paying Down Student Loans During School
Borrowers still in school have an excellent opportunity to tweak their student loans and make life easier after graduation
Parents: Don’t Raid Your Retirement to Pay for College
Withdrawing 401(k) funds to pay for your child’s education may seem smart, but it is a dangerous choice and with negative consequences for you and your child.
Five Reasons Cosigning a Student Loan is a Mistake and One Exception
Cosigning on a student loan is usually a bad idea.
Navigating Financial Aid Offers from Colleges
A financial aid offer is a useful starting point for projecting yearly costs, but parents and students need to do some additional planning.
How Does A Variable-Rate Student Loan Work?
Lenders can’t just change a student loan interest rate whenever they want. Rates can only go up or down if an index rate moves.
Warning: All Scholarships are Not Created Equal
Scholarships are way better than student loans, but some scholarships come with some harsh strings attached.
529s and the Secure Act of 2019
Editor’s Note: The following article was written by Accredited Financial Counselor Todd Christensen. Any opinions expressed in this article are those of Mr. Christensen. If …
Tuition is Nearly Free for Most Families at These No-Loan Colleges
Many top colleges have “no loan” policies, meaning scholarships and grants eliminate the need for student debt.