Search Results for “Student Loans”

Ask Stacy: What Can I Do About My Student Loan Debt?

Stacy Johnson CPA on March 17, 2017

Becky graduated with $126,000 in student loan debt. This is no way to start out in life. What are her options?

Don’t Overlook These 4 Student Loan and Tuition Tax Breaks

Geof Wheelwright on March 8, 2017

Students and their families can save a little money at tax time by remembering these tax credits and deductions.

Student Loan Debt Haunts Retirees — Here’s How to Eliminate It

Chris Kissell on February 6, 2017

Retirees and other older borrowers are sinking in the quicksand of student loan debt. We have some tips for digging out.

How Much College Students Need to Work to ‘Get By’

Krystal Steinmetz on July 26, 2016

Here’s why it’s difficult, if not darn near impossible, for college students to work their way through school these days.

Amazon Now Offers Discount on Student Loan Interest Rate

Karla Bowsher on July 22, 2016

It’s perhaps the biggest Amazon Prime perk to date: help paying for college.

College Grads Buried in Student Loan Debt, but Unwilling to Give Up Luxuries

Krystal Steinmetz on April 11, 2016

A new survey reveals that many grads don’t know their total student loan balance and more than a third don’t know what they pay in interest.

Federal Student Loan Repayments Are Troublingly Low

Krystal Steinmetz on April 7, 2016

Nearly half of borrowers are delinquent, despite the rollout of programs designed to ease their debt burden.

U.S. Student Loan Picture Grim as Total Debt Surpasses $1.2 Trillion

Krystal Steinmetz on November 25, 2015

A new report reveals that the average size of student loans has increased, and a growing number of student loan borrowers are 90 days behind or defaulting on their loans.

Colleges Where Students Shoulder the Heaviest Debt Loads

Krystal Steinmetz on September 16, 2015

A recent Brookings Institution report found that the student loan crisis is concentrated among nontraditional students at for-profit schools.

5 Smart Money Moves for First-Time College Students

Allison Martin on September 11, 2015

Headed off to college as a freshman? Here are some tips to help set the foundation for your financial future.

The Best and Worst States for Student Debt in 2015

Karla Bowsher on August 4, 2015

How long does it take to pay off student loans? That depends in part on where debtors end up after graduation.

Discover Slapped for Cheating 100,000+ Student Borrowers

Krystal Steinmetz on July 23, 2015

The bank is ordered to pay a fine and refund money to thousands of borrowers for committing an array of debt collection violations.

Where Do Federal Student Loan Dollars Really Go?

Karla Bowsher on July 13, 2015

The list of schools receiving the largest amount of federal student loan dollars is not dominated by prestigious private universities, or medical or law schools. Find out who is getting the cash.

Proposed Solution for Student Loan Debt: Win the Lottery!

Krystal Steinmetz on July 8, 2015

A New Jersey lawmaker proposes a “market-based solution for rising college expenses and burdensome student loans.” Some education advocates say don’t bet on it.