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Recent headlines have indicated that changes may be coming to the U.S. Department of Education under the new administration. This has raised questions and concerns for current federal student loan borrowers as well as future college students. Here’s what you need to know based on the information we have [...]
The Federal Reserve announced a much-anticipated 0.5% interest rate decrease on September 18, 2024 - the first decrease since March 2020. Lower interest rates certainly sound positive, but what does the drop actually mean for consumers and borrowers? The Fed's rates serve as a basis for lenders' interest rates, which [...]
Update 9/10/2024 Previous SAVE participants have been placed into forbearance - meaning they are not required to make payments and interest is not accruing on their loans - until further notice, following summer court rulings. This time will not count toward any Public Service Loan Forgiveness or income-driven repayment loan [...]
Congratulations on deciding to pursue a business degree! The world of business offers a wide variety of career paths and the potential to make a real difference. However, the cost of a business degree can be a significant concern. Let’s examine the financial landscape of business education and explore the [...]
As tuition costs increase, college is becoming more expensive. Fortunately, there are many financing options available to students and their families. Direct PLUS loans (commonly called simply "PLUS loans") are one example—these federal student loans can cover the full cost of college attendance, minus any financial aid you have received. [...]
Student loan repayment can be complicated and difficult to navigate. With higher education costs continuing to trend upward, an increasing number of parents/guardians find themselves co-signing their child's student loans, intertwining their financial futures. Parents need to foster open communication about the responsibilities and implications of handling this significant debt [...]
Now that the pause on federal student loans has ended and interest rates have been on the rise, you may be wondering if now is a good time to refinance your student loans. In this article, we’ll explore the pros and cons of refinancing in the current market. We’ll also [...]
Many people turn to student loans to finance their higher education opportunities. But once you've taken out these loans, paying them off can be a difficult and stressful process. If you have student loans, you might feel like the unpaid balance constantly looms in the back of your mind, [...]
Most federal student loan payments and interest have been suspended since March 2020. After numerous extensions and introduction of a federal student loan forgiveness that was blocked by the Supreme Court as of June 30, 2023, student loan interest resumes on September 1, 2023, and payments will resume starting in [...]
If you have federal student loans, you’ve likely been closely following the news surrounding them for the past few years. Payments and interest on most federal student loans have been paused since March 2020 at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, the Biden-Harris administration proposed a one-time student loan [...]
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