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They’re back: Student Loan Payments Due Again

September 29, 2023 By Katie Brewer

Student loan payments are resuming for the first time since the spring of 2020. Are you ready for those payments to kick back in? The first payments will be due in October, so if you’re one of the 28 million borrowers who will be making payments, now is the time to get prepared. Here are some ways to get ready, and possibly cut down on the amount you’ll owe each month: Look into the SAVE Continue Reading

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Student Loan Payments Resuming

July 17, 2023 By Katie Brewer

Last month, the Supreme Court struck down President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, effectively ending the pause on payments. Payments have been on hold since the pandemic started in March 2020, and have been pushed back multiple times. But now, those payments will go back into effect in October. Here’s what you need to know before student loan payments resume: Student loan payments Continue Reading

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FAQ: The Biden Administration’s Student Loan Debt Relief Plan

September 2, 2022 By Katie Brewer

The Biden Administration's Student Loan Debt Relief Plan plan can forgive up to $20,000 for qualified borrowers. You might be wondering if any of that forgiveness applies to your loans, and what happens next.  Here’s an overview of the plan, who qualifies, and what the next steps are: Is the repayment pause extended? Yes. The Biden administration has extended the repayments pause for one last Continue Reading

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Student Loan Repayment Changes to Know About

May 6, 2022 By Katie Brewer

Student loan payments have been deferred again, meaning federal student loan borrowers can postpone their payments—interest-free—for a while longer. Payments are now due beginning Aug. 31, 2022. If you have outstanding federal student loans, here is what that means for you: Prepare to Resume Student Loan Payments It’s been a couple years since borrowers were required to make their student loan Continue Reading

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Should You Save for Retirement or Pay Off Student Loans?

August 29, 2018 By Katie Brewer

Save for retirement or pay off student loans

If you’ve got student loans outstanding, it’s a common predicament - should you pay off those loans as quickly as possible first, or save for retirement? The short answer is this: save for retirement, usually. You can't use a loan to pay for your retirement. But I’ll break that down and explain why that’s important, and when you might want to focus on paying off debt instead: Save for Continue Reading

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Will the Student Loan Forgiveness Program Help You?

May 22, 2018 By Katie Brewer

Modified student loan program

A couple months ago, President Trump signed a spending bill into law that includes a $350 million Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. There are student loan debt forgiveness programs available to help relieve the debts of borrowers in public service careers. These include teachers, nurses, doctors and police officers. The problem is that many of these borrowers are ineligible for Continue Reading

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Interest Rate Increase: How it Affects You

June 22, 2017 By Katie Brewer

In case you missed it, the Federal Reserve increased interest rates a quarter point last week, making this its second increase in 2017. This is an indicator of some changes on the horizon, so you may need to adjust your goals and plans accordingly. Here is how the increase could affect you: Student Loans and Interest Rates An increase in interest rates is typically an indicator that the central Continue Reading

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Refinancing Student Loans: Five Things to Know

March 31, 2017 By Katie Brewer

If you're still paying off student loan debt, refinancing student loans can be a smart way to shave thousands off your total payoff amount. It can allow you to consolidate your debt, pay your loans off faster and take advantage of lower interest rates. If you're a more visual learner, jump to the bottom of this blog post to watch our video on refinancing student loans. But refinancing Continue Reading

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8 Money Books for New Grads

May 25, 2016 By Katie Brewer

Money books for high school grads

Graduation season is here! If you've got a student - or know one - who is graduating this spring, now is the perfect time to get them thinking about saving, budgeting and planning for their financial future. Here are some money books that would make great gifts for the grad in your life as they prepare the years ahead:   1. Work Your Wealth: 9 Steps to Making Smarter Choices With Your Money Continue Reading

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Choosing the Best Financial Planner for You

May 27, 2015 By Katie Brewer

Whether you're a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, a single person living in the big city or a family living in the suburbs, you could most likely use the advice of a financial planner. A big misconception is that financial planners only manage the big bucks of the country's wealthiest people, but that couldn't be farther from the truth. The trick is to find the best financial planner Continue Reading

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