Rob Bertman and Meagan Landress are two experts on Student Loan Planner’s team of consultants. Landress is a Certified Student Loan Professional™ (CSLP), and Bertman is a Certified Financial …
Pandemic Recession Investing Q&A: Your Financial Questions Answered (Episode 89)
Besides student loan questions, the most common inquiries I get are about investing. Even if you could wipe away your student loans with a magic wand, it won’t do you much good if you don’t know how …
How to Calculate the True Cost of Attendance Before You Enroll in College
College costs have consistently increased year over year at a rate faster than the inflation on the Consumer Price Index, home values and median income since before the 1990s. This increase paired …
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How the Racial Wealth Gap Impacts Student Loan Borrowers
The racial wealth gap in the United States is well documented and staggering — the net worth of a typical white family ($171,000) was almost 10 times more than a Black family in 2016 ($17,150), …
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Your Estate Planning Guide for the Coronavirus Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is increasing the vulnerability of frontline professionals, like doctors and nurses. This vulnerability highlights the need for medical professionals to make sure their estates …
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The 9 Best Private Student Loan Companies For August 2020
If you need to secure funding for college, you have two options: federal and private student loans. Federal student loans have better borrower protections and forgiveness options. Private student …
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