A decade of predatory practices just came back to haunt Navient. But what comes next for the federal student loan program?
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Seven Scholarship Tools To Help Pay for Your Degree
Student loan debt is NOT inevitable. These scholarship tools can help you get your degree with reduced or no debt. I've used them myself!
Cancel Student Loan Debt: A Financial Coach’s Perspective
It’s understandable why there is a strong sentiment to just cancel student loan debt, and this idea is growing in popularity. But is canceling student loan debt really the proper path to take? Will it actually solve anything in the long-term? As a financial coach, I say absolutely not. Before I get into this, I … Continue reading Cancel Student Loan Debt: A Financial Coach’s Perspective
Student Loan Servicers Are Changing; Here’s What You Need to Know
The Department of Education announced that it is signing new contracts for the federally insured student loan program. They will not renew contracts with current student loan servicers and will have new companies take over the management of your student loans. This could mean some changes to your repayment plan, so pay attention to this … Continue reading Student Loan Servicers Are Changing; Here’s What You Need to Know
Student Loans Are The Only Way to Pay for College?
Let's face it folks: no matter who you are, it's easy to see that the student loan situation is simply out of control. (Well, unless you're Sallie Mae or Navient). With all the student loan propaganda thrown our way, it's no wonder so many people believe that student loans are the only way to pay … Continue reading Student Loans Are The Only Way to Pay for College?
Should I Apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program?
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program attracts people with the promise of eradicating student loan debt, but reality is something far different.
5 Ways to Go to College and Graduate School Debt-Free
Debt doesn't have to be in your plan for college and graduate school. These steps can help you avoid debt and preserve future earnings.