4 Totally Free Ways to Combat Financial Stress

Money is a top cause of stress for Americans, with 72% of Americans feelings stressed about money at least once a month, according to the American Psychological Association.  However, finding ways to relax, unwind, and combat stress is crucial to maintaining physical, mental, and emotional health. If you’re currently stressed about your student loans, debts, […]

Joe Biden and His Controversial History With Student Loans

Under current law, federal student loans are generally not dischargeable in bankruptcy. Borrowers have Joe Biden to thank for that. In contrast, most other forms of consumer debt can be discharged through the bankruptcy process.  Only a limited number of debts, such as child support payments, alimony, overdue taxes, and criminal fines, are non-dischargeable. But […]

Do you regret your college degree?

Do you regret your college degree? A shocking new statistic finds that many Americans do, in fact, regret their college education. According to a PayScale survey of 248,000 respondents, almost two-thirds of employees have regrets about their degrees. In fact, almost 27% of workers with college degrees stated that their student loan debt was their […]

Renting an Apartment With Student Loan Debt Problems

You want to rent an apartment, but you’ve got oodles of student loan debt. Maybe you’ve been late on some payments. Maybe you’re even in default. Can you still rent an apartment with student loan debt headaches? Probably. But it might not be easy. Here’s the scoop: What landlords want Landlords have two basic priorities: […]

How To Improve Your Credit Score

Good news for the country: The average credit score is at a record high of 704. That’s according to the Fair, Isaac Corporation, the company that produces the most commonly used credit scoring product in the U.S. today, the FICO Score. If you’ve had credit issues in the past, or if you are simply new […]

Consolidation Loan Separation Act May Provide Relief to Victims of Domestic Violence and Abuse

Joint Consolidation Loan Separation Act Aims to Help Divorced Joint Borrowers Get Back on Their Feet. It seemed like a good idea at the time. Shannon DeBlieck and her then-husband used a now-defunct federal program to consolidate their separate loan amounts together into a single payment. She owed $4,000, and he owed $19,000. The balance […]

Pros and Cons of Income Sharing Agreements (ISAs)

No matter how you slice it, college is expensive. The average debt load per student borrower reached $37,000 in 2017 and most proposals floating around Washington involve managing that debt, not making college cheaper. College costs keep climbing and will probably continue on that track for the foreseeable future. However, student loans aren’t the only […]

LGBT Graduates and Student Loan Debt

Now that Pride Month is in full swing, we turn our attention to a topic that doesn’t get talked about very much: LGBT people and student loan debt.  LGBT people face some unique challenges in dealing with student loan debt due to the fact that, as young students, they were statistically more likely to be […]

You Could Soon Use a Section 529 Plan To Pay Off Student Loans. Here’s Why That Might Be a Bad Idea.

You may soon be allowed to use Section 529 plans to pay up to $10,000 in student loan debt. Earlier this month, the House Ways and Means Committee unanimously passed a bill called the SECURE Act. That is, “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement.” Among other things, this bill expands Section 529 plans to include […]

The #1 Benefit Employees Want in 2019?

The #1 benefit American employees want to see in their benefits package? Assistance with student loan debt. While a good salary, paid vacation, and health insurance all remain perennial draws, student debt relief is no doubt the top employee benefit for 2019. Understanding the latest benefit trend Desire for assistance with student loans from employers […]

7 Awesome Personal Finance Podcasts

If you want to learn more about personal finance, check out these 7 awesome podcasts! Whether you’re doing the dishes, working out, or commuting, podcasts are a fun, easy way to learn more about money. The next time you want to be informed, inspired, and entertained, listen to one of these great personal finance podcasts: […]

5 Inspiring TED Talks to Watch If You Have Student Debt

TED Talks are a highly informative, entertaining way to gain practical advice on dealing with your student debt and personal finances. If you’re ready for a boost of curated inspiration, check out our list of curated TED Talks for: inspiring stories expert information humor real talk about personal finances and debt! And now, onto the […]