When our children were born, back in the late 90s, we thought we were diligent by opening a 529 plan before they turned 1 and contributing to it on a regular basis. Back then, tuition at an eli...
Learning About Financial Aid Isn’t Just For Parents of High School Seniors
Back in 2016, in a huge shift to make it easier to fill out financial aid forms and get financial aid decisions back from colleges earlier, yearly FAFSA forms became available on October 1st in...
How to Calculate Student Loan Payments
Student loan payments can sneak up on a student. After all, who really thought about what life with student loan payments would be like after college when they first borrowed the money? ...
An Expert Discusses How Student Loans Work
Having to learn about the Basics of the Student Loans at the point during the college admissions process when every parent is “just, plain exhausted” can seem like cruel and unusual punishment. ...
5 Steps to Help You Improve Your Credit Score
If you are considering getting private student loans to help pay for your child’s education, your credit score will be an important factor in how much the loan will cost you. Having a higher cr...
Are Private Student Loans Ever the Better, Cheaper Option?
Not too long ago, the Student Loan world was a lot like the Wild West. Back then it was a common belief that private student loans were the “bad guys,” and federal loans, lik...
Can I Get An Interest Free Student Loan?
There is a hidden resource for college student loans that many people do not know about—it’s called an interest-free student loan. What is an interest-free loan? And is this for real? &nb...
How To Compare Your Student Loan Options
Paying for college is one of the most difficult challenges faced by parents and students. This is especially true since it’s been more than 10 years since the government adjusted the amount students c...
Student Loans Without a Cosigner — What You Need to Know
As the cost of college continues to rise, the reality is that there’s a good chance you’ll need a student loan to help cover the cost of your education. Even if you have a scholarship, you might need ...
Features You Must Know About When Choosing The Best Student Loans
The reality for many college students is that loans are a necessity if you need additional funding to help pay for school. When choosing loans, it’s important to understand what the loan will really c...