With federal student loan payments set to restart in October for the first time in more than three years, borrowers will likely see advertisements for student loan refinancing. But as I explain in this short video, refinancing student loans is not the best option for many people.
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Student loan refinancing might sound tempting, but here's what you need to know first.
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