Struggling with student loan payments? Forbearance can pause the bill, but accruing interest and credit report ripple effects mean it's smart to know the trade offs before you request it.
Oliver Jimenez
Borrowers ages 35 to 49 carry the second highest average student loan balance and some of the worst delinquency rates. Here's what the numbers show and how to get back…
Tiffany Garcia
Marriage can quietly raise your student loan bill if you're on an income driven repayment plan. Here's how filing status affects your monthly payment and what to weigh before deciding.
Jamie Foster
Credit union personal loans often beat bank rates, but you have to join first. Here's how membership works, what these loans cost, and how approval compares to traditional lenders.
Jamie Foster
Medical school debt averages over $212,000, and a new federal cap just changed how much students can borrow. Here's how to figure out the right number for you.
Jamie Foster
The Consumer Credit Protection Act of 1968 still shapes how lenders disclose costs, garnish wages and report your credit today. Here is what it actually protects.
Tiffany Garcia
A recession could make student loan payments harder to manage. Here is how deferment, forbearance, income driven plans, and repayment strategies can help you avoid default.
Jamie Foster
Moving overseas doesn't erase student debt. Here's how federal and private loans differ for expats, and how the foreign earned income exclusion can shrink your monthly payment.
Tiffany Garcia
Shopping around for a loan can ding your credit score, unless you time it right. Here's how the 45 day (and 14 day) rate shopping windows actually work.
Jamie Foster
Deferment buys time, but the bill always comes due. Here's how to check your balance, pick a repayment plan and avoid default once your pause period ends.
Tiffany Garcia