Check If You Qualify for One of These Student Loan Grants
Student loan bills are due once again after a pandemic hiatus (yes, even if the government shuts down). The Biden administration’s Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan allows many…
You Might Be Able to Use Your Employee Benefits for Student Loan Payments
Photo: Luca Pape (Shutterstock) Student loan payments are starting back up soon, and while some borrowers may get a break on their monthly bill, the burden on budgets will increase…
You Can Apply Now to Lower Your Monthly Student Loan Payment
The ultimate fate of student loan debt has been up for debate in recent months, but many borrowers restarting payments in October after three years may end up with a…
How to Make Your First Budget As a College Student
Student loans get so much press for making life hell, it’s easy to overlook the challenge of paying for the everyday living expenses that most college kids are facing for…
How One Late Student Loan Payment Can Affect You
It’s been a hell of a summer for people with student loans. In June the Supreme Court blocked Biden’s student loan forgiveness program. Then in July, the Education Department announced…
How to Know If the Education Department Is Forgiving Your Student Loan
Photo: Tada Images (Shutterstock) On Friday, the Education Department announced it would automatically forgive student loans for more than 800,000 borrowers. This comes after last month’s Supreme Court decision against…
What the Supreme Court’s Student Debt Ruling Means for You
On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled against President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan. This means student debt will still have a chokehold over millions of Americans who previously had…
Take Advantage of These Tax Tips to Pay for College
Typically when you hear “distribution planning,” you think of retirement. However, the tax planning that goes into retirement planning can be applied to other major expenses; namely, paying for college.…
The Three-Step Financial Checklist Every College Grad Needs
When it comes to personal finances, the summer after graduating college is daunting. After the rush of graduation starts to fade, reality sets in. Your newfound financial independence means freedom,…
Two Keys to Optimizing Your FAFSA and (Hopefully) Getting More Financial Aid
Going to college is all about filling out forms. Even before you get it, you have to fill out standardized tests, admissions and scholarship applications, and it doesn’t stop there.…