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Explaining $80K in Student Loan Debt to a 17-Year-Old

Miranda Marquit

Miranda Marquit has been covering personal finance for more than 10 years, including aspects of college planning and student loans. She is a recognized money expert and has contributed to numerous media outlets, including Forbes, Marketwatch, NPR, USA Today, Investopedia, and U.S. News & World Report. She lives in Idaho with her teenage son — who she’s just starting to guide through the college selection and admissions process.

Articles by Miranda

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March 6, 2019

Should you pay for college with a credit card? We’ll take a look at how to use a credit card…

Explaining $80K in Student Loan Debt to a 17-Year-Old

February 7, 2019

How do student loans work? Helping your teen understand this reality is vital if you want them to avoid taking out too much in student loan debt for college.

College Tax Guide (2019): What You Need to Know about Scholarships, Tuition, and Loans

January 7, 2019

With tax season underway, understanding what college expenses are tax-deductible for parents — or students — is a big part…

4 Options to Refinance Your Parent PLUS Loans

December 5, 2018

Many parents feel the need to help their children pay for college. With the high cost of college, it’s not…

Why Does Applying for College Cost Money? What You Need to Know

November 17, 2018

When you start helping your child apply for college, it quickly becomes clear that you could be looking at spending…