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If you’re one of the nearly 43 million Americans with federal student loan debt, you may be looking for a way to simplify repayment. Student loan consolidation can combine multiple loans into one so you only have to deal with a...
The total amount of student loan debt in the U.S. exceeds $1.7 trillion, according to the Federal Reserve. If you're looking to pay yours off fast, having a strategic plan is essential. This guide covers practical tips and stra...
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) allows borrowers with federal student debt to have the remainder of their loans forgiven if they work full-time for an eligible employer and make 120 qualifying payments. The program was c...
Earning a medical degree can lead to a high salary and fulfilling career, but it often comes with significant student loan debt. Medical students who take out student loans graduate with an average debt of $206,924 according to...
Student loan deferment is a repayment status that can offer eligible borrowers a temporary break from budget-crushing student loan payments. A 2023 College Board report showed that 3.1 million borrowers had federal student loan...
More than 1 million borrowers have obtained private student loans or refinance loans from SoFi. It's not surprising that the lender is popular among student borrowers, as it offers many advantages, including interest rate disco...
Graduate PLUS loans are a federal student loan option for graduate and professional students who need more money after exhausting the amount they're eligible to borrow through Direct Unsubsidized Loans. These loans offer higher...
You may have heard of Stafford Loans, named in 1988 for Robert T. Stafford, a U.S. senator from Vermont, to honor of his work on higher education. While no Stafford Loans have been issued in the past 14 years, they were very po...
Saving for college can be daunting, but a 529 plan can make it easier. A 529 plan is a type of savings account designed to help families set aside money for future educational expenses. According to the College Savings Plan Net...
Just over half of bachelor's degree recipients graduated with student debt, according to the most recent data from the College Board. Given this level of debt, students or grads who receive a loan refund in the mail or in their...