Student Loans

Student debt is a major problem in America. The country collectively owes more than $1.5 trillion — yes, with a T — in outstanding student loans. It’s become a crippling problem for millions, as wages remain low and unemployment hit record highs in 2020. (Yes, part of that is pandemic related, but it’s still the […]

Every parent wants to help their children establish the best possible future. One of the ways to do this is to encourage them to get a good education. While this doesn’t always have to mean getting a college degree, many families do take this route. While there are other post-secondary education options, this is a […]

Cutting costs, sticking to a budget, and exacting as much value as possible on all fronts has largely become the financial modus operandi for many folks these days. Many government programs, such as the stimulus, have helped families as well. And in fact, the President’s order to allow student loan holders the option of delaying […]

For much of 2020, anyone with outstanding federal student loans were given a break. In the wake of the pandemic, the government offered a generous forbearance program that let borrowers breathe easy about those costly monthly payments. However, that original program is scheduled to end in September. If you’re still stressed about how you’re going […]