The Surprising Way Student Loan Borrowers Can Lose Their Tax Refunds
Hint: It has to do with not paying your debt.
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3 Moves to Make Before Refinancing Your Student Loans
Ready to refinance? Not so fast. Here are a few steps to take first.
3 Ways to Deal With Expensive Student Loan Payments
Tired of spending a fortune on student loans? There may be a better solution.
5 Downsides to Refinancing Federal Student Loans
Thinking of refinancing your federal student loans? Make sure you consider these downsides first.
Student Loan Debt Statistics for 2019
Borrowing money for college is a common practice, but many people regret taking out student loans after the fact. U.S. student loan debt, spread out across 44.7 million borrowers, has reached the $1.59 trillion mark. That’s more than total U.S. auto loan debt (currently at $1.13 trillion) and credit card debt ($1.04 trillion).
A Serious and Overlooked Consequence of Dropping Out of College
Not having a degree can make finding a job harder -- but that's not all.
23% of Families Miss This Big Opportunity to Save Money on College
Now that's a mistake you don't want to make.
The FAFSA Just Got Easier to Fill Out
That's good news for financial aid seekers.
I Paid Off My Student Loans Early, and I Regret It
Paying off my student loans early wasn't necessarily the best choice. Here's why.
Deferring Your Student Loans May Seem Like a Good Idea -- Until You Read This
Don't be so quick to hit pause on those payments.
3 Hidden Benefits of Student Loans
If you're stuck with student debt, here are a few lesser-known perks you should know about.
Have Student Loans? Here's a New Source for Paying Them
Here's a bit of potential, albeit limited, relief for borrowers.
What Is College Tuition Insurance, and Do You Need It?
Here’s how to know if college tuition insurance is worth the cost.
39% of Student Loan Borrowers Would Spend a Week in Jail to Wipe Out Debt
Talk about an extreme solution to a growing problem.
This New Bill Could Be a Lifeline for Student Loan Borrowers
The HELPER Act would give those with student debt more ways to pay it off -- but whether that's a good thing is up for debate.
8 Colleges That Will Let You Work for Your Tuition
Avoid student loans by working your way through your studies instead.
How to Help Your Kids With College Without Footing the Bill
You may not be able to foot the entire bill for your child to attend college, but you can support them in other meaningful ways.
5 Ways to Reduce Your Student Loan Debt Fast
Save yourself some money and get rid of your student loans faster by following these tips.
Subsidized vs. Unsubsidized Student Loans: What's the Difference?
Here's what students need to know about the two main types of federal student loans.
How Do You Know if College Is Worth the Cost?
A college degree could open the door to higher earnings -- but does that warrant graduating with a pile of debt?