Selecting Your First Student Loan Repayment Plan: Tips and Strategy
Choosing the right federal repayment plan might seem overwhelming, but finding the best option usually isn’t very difficult.
Breaking Down the GOP’s New Student Loan Legislation: What It Means for Borrowers
Republicans in Congress proposed five new pieces of legislation to overhaul student loan policy in the US.
Fresh Start Program: Get Out of Federal Student Loan Default
To help defaulted student loan borrowers ease back into repayment, the Department of Education has created the Fresh Start program.
Student Loan Tips for October 2025: 5 Smart Moves to Make This Month
Forgiveness is restarting, interest is back, and new repayment plans are taking shape for 2026. Here are five timely tips to keep your student loans under control this October.
Debt Ceiling Agreement Mostly Good for Student Loan Borrowers
Congressional Republicans wanted to prevent the one-time forgiveness program, and immediately end the payment and interest pause.
Student Loan Payment Allocation Guide
All student loan payments are not created equal. If you make an extra payment toward your debt, make sure it goes as far as possible.
How Cosigned Loans Can Wreck Your DTI and Credit Score
Cosigned loans present major problems even if the borrower never misses a payment.
How Much Income is Too Much for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)?
Chasing Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) doesn’t make sense for some borrowers with higher incomes. Finding that line isn’t always easy.
Should I Wait for Biden’s New 5% IDR Plan?
In most cases, waiting for the newest IDR repayment plan to be available is a mistake. Delays offer few advantages and come with significant disadvantages.
