5 Options if You’re Crushed by Student Loan and Credit Card Debt

Make the most of the 12-month on-ramp period by coming up with a debt-payoff strategy.

Applying for a Credit Card After Bankruptcy

To rebuild post-bankruptcy credit with a credit card, a secured card is probably the best way to start.

Should I Worry About Those Random $1 Charges On My Credit Card?

It can mean credit card theft, but there are legitimate reasons for them to appear on your statement, too.

Is It Time to Refinance to a Variable-Rate Student Loan?

Refinancing to a variable-rate student loan can save you money upfront, but it can be more costly in the long run.

Got a Student Loan Refund? Prepare to Pay it Back

Student loan payments are back. Manage the balance with a lump sum payment or an income-driven repayment plan.

Will This Be the Summer of Student Debt Cancellation?

The “will he, won’t he” summer of student debt cancellation is upon us.The “he” is, of course, President Joe Biden.Some 43 million borrowers are hanging onto hope that Biden will take executive action

Stride Funding Changes its Income Share Loan Application Process

Borrowers will now apply through Stride's participating institutions for ISLs.

How Participating in Campus Protests Could Affect Your Financial Aid

Involvement in college protests could cost you your financial aid and more.

What to do after your student loans are forgiven

Get your finances in order and treat yourself after your student debt is forgiven.

What Are HEAL Student Loans?

Consolidate your HEAL loans by April 30, 2024 to get on the path to forgiveness.

How Children of Veterans Can Go to College for Free

Military families have more financial aid opportunities than the general public — if you plan ahead.

From ‘I Do’ to IDR: What the New SAVE Plan Means for Married Student Loan Borrowers

Depending on your family’s financial situation, filing taxes separately could lower your student loan bill — but you’ll lose some tax breaks.

How the FAFSA Simplification Can Impact Your Financial Aid

The FAFSA may be simpler, but the amount of aid you qualify for could change

Calling Your Student Loan Servicer? It Pays to Prepare

Do your homework, gather key documents and be patient to get a helpful answer from your federal student loan servicer.

How Much Does It Cost To Study Abroad?

The average study abroad semester costs up to $15,000, but there are ways to lower the bill.

Guide to Financial Aid Programs in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has the highest percentage of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher in the country — outside of Washington, D.C. — and it’s home to elite schools like Boston College, Harvard Univers

How 2 First-Gen College Students Got Into Their Dream Schools

Focus on what drives you, lean on your resources and don’t quit when going through the college admissions process.

What’s the Average Student Loan Debt for a Bachelor’s Degree?

The average debt for a bachelor's degree among the class of 2021 was $29,400.

Biden Student Loan Forgiveness Ends: What’s Next For Borrowers?

Biden forgave $183.6 billion in student loans for five million people while in the White House. Trump isn't likely to continue this legacy — but borrowers still have relief options.

It’s Now Easier Than Ever for Your Boss to Pay Your Student Loans

Your employer can pay down your student loans, tax-free.