Jean Chatzky explains why paying off your student loans as fast as you can may be the wrong financial move.
How older Americans are suffering under the weight of student loan debt
Taking out student loans is easy. Deciding whether to refinance or consolidate them isn’t.
Does student debt derail young people from the American dream of owning a home? That depends on which headline you click.
It doesn’t. But there are things to know when it comes to deferments, forbearances and your credit score.
If you or someone you know is having difficulty paying back student loans, take a look at the government's three income-driven repayment plans. These plans--available only for federal student loans, not private loans--are designed to make your student loan debt more manageable by reducing your monthly payment.
The annual cost of college education has risen by 130% in the past 20 years, according to the College Board, so it's no surprise so many of us have student loan debt.
What does a ton of student-loan debt get you? A lower chance of graduating and a higher chance of unemployment.
Her experience is a textbook example of how third-party companies prey on vulnerable student loan borrowers.