One thing that’s decidedly unromantic is thinking about student loans. Still, if your spouse or potential spouse went to college, there’s a good chance they’re towing around a student loan burden. So, …
Should You Pay Off Student Loans or Buy a House? How to Decide
It's a problem we're all familiar with — should you pay off student loans or buy a house. On the one hand, there's the promise of the American dream; someplace you can truly call home and finally feel …
Partial Financial Hardship: Everything You Need to Know
If you’re repaying your student loans, chances are every day feels like a financial hardship. After all, that’s so much money that could be going to other things, such as savings to buy a house or to …
How Married Couples Can Take Advantage of Public Service Loan Forgiveness for Their Student Debt
It’s no secret that great minds think alike. That’s probably one reason why it’s common for people to choose a spouse based on their own profession. For example, in one study based on U.S. Census …
Should You Refinance Navient Student Loans? Pros and Cons of Refinancing With NaviRefi and Other Lenders
If you have student loans with Navient, you might be surprised one day soon to get a little envelope from a company called NaviRefi in the mail. Sadly, it’s not as exciting as finding a Golden …
A New Grad’s Guide to Direct Consolidation Loans
One of the least fun things about graduating is opening your first student loan statement. If you’re like most people, you might be surprised by the number of loans you have — and how much student …