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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How to Take Advantage of the Temporary Changes to Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
Two recent programs announced by the Department of Education make the path to student loan forgiveness significantly less complicated.
How to Change a Variable-Rate Student Loan into a Fixed-Rate Loan
Locking in a fixed-rate student loan means no more interest rate increases or monthly payment changes.
How to Repay Student Loans if you Live Paycheck to Paycheck
If money is tight, there are several student loan strategies that can be used to make student debt more manageable.
Items to Think About Before Picking a Student Loan Repayment Plan
Most people just look at the monthly payment and how long it will take to pay off their loans. Other details need to be considered when picking a repayment plan.
How to Prevent Student Loan Interest Rates from Increasing
Stopping your lender from raising rates is tricky, but there are a few ways to prevent your interest rates from going up.
Student Loan Refinance Strategy as the Federal Interest Freeze Winds Down
Refinancing before the federal interest rate freeze ends is risky. However, it is possible to lock in a low interest rate without missing out on any possible extensions.
The Best-Case Scenario for Student Loan Cosigners
I cosigned a student loan for my brother. Even though things went perfectly, there were still some hardships caused by cosigning.
Giving Up on Student Loan Forgiveness? What is Next?
Even if you don’t think you will qualify for student loan forgiveness, there are still plenty of resources and strategies available to eliminate your student debt.