If you have to borrow money to help your child pay for college, there are many routes to choose from. Most experts, myself included, believe that federal direct student loans… Read more
As a student loan borrower who runs a website for student loan borrowers, I’m sometimes guilty of looking at issues from a borrower-centric perspective. That said, empathy is an essential… Read more
Student loan debt can end up being quite costly with interest accrued over the life of the loan. Student loan refinancing is a strategy that makes repayment more affordable. Refinancing… Read more
When the 99% rejection rate on initial PSLF applications was first revealed, it shocked both borrowers and government officials. By rejecting almost every borrower application, something was clearly wrong with… Read more
For many people, student loans are a path to get the necessary educational requirements to pursue a certain profession. While student loan debt amounts vary based on school, such as… Read more
After the announcement of the PSLF waiver on October 6, 2021, we’ve had hundreds of calls with folks about this topic. One question we inevitably hear is “should I consolidate my loans?”… Read more
For over a decade, earning student loan forgiveness has been needlessly and unfairly complicated. When the first batch of borrowers eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness submitted their applications, over… Read more
Between the rising tuition costs, inflation, and growing wealth inequality, it sure feels like the deck is stacked against student loan borrowers. One recent study found that 64% of Americans… Read more
The chances of student loan forgiveness happening in the next six months have gone up dramatically. The Biden administration is ironing out the details, but a significant announcement on federal… Read more
Calling all doctors — this one’s for you! Physicians present a lot of unique planning opportunities due to complexities in tax law, earning and wealth building potential, the possibility of… Read more