Income-Based Repayment Calculator
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Income-based repayment is a type of income-driven repayment plan offered by the government, in which borrowers can make monthly student...Read More >
Student Loans
Our guides and reviews will help you navigate and pay off your student loans.
What We Can Do for You
Our guides equip you with everything you need. Whether you’re a student taking out your first loan or someone dealing with monthly loan payments, we'll help you make smarter financial choices.
The Facts About Student Loans
More and more people continue to take out loans to pay for their education and many end up struggling to pay their monthly bills. In FY 2015, the student loan default rate reached 10.8 percent. That's why we're working to provide consumers with free, high-quality resources.
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Student Loans 101
Our team of analysts is continually writing and researching answers to questions students and parents have when it comes to their loans. Here is a collection of some of the most in-demand resources on the subject.
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Student Loan Articles
Student Loan Repayment Calculator: How Much Interest Will I Pay?
By Madison Miller |
Interest continues to accrue on your student loans during repayment. Find out how much interest you're paying each month and through...Read More >
Student Loan Refinance Calculator: Explore Your Lender Options
By Madison Miller |
Student loan refinancing can save you a ton of money in the long run, if you qualify for lower rates. Find out how much you'd save by...Read More >
Nearly 1 in 2 College Students Are Putting Entrepreneurship Dreams on Hold Due to Student Loans
By Madison Miller |
Despite the high interest in entrepreneurship, student loans are keeping college students from starting a business. Here's a breakdown of...Read More >
USAA Student Loans: What You Should Know
By Madison Miller |
USAA no longer offers student loans in partnership with Wells Fargo. If you're looking for a private student loan or want to refinance,...Read More >
LendKey Student Loans: Best for Finding Credit Union and Local Bank Lenders
By Madison Miller |
LendKey is a student loan marketplace that matches borrowers to credit union and local bank lenders. However, you may want to explore other...Read More >
Student Loan Interest Deduction: Your Guide for 2020
By Madison Miller |
Using the student loan interest deduction can reduce your taxable income by $2,500. To qualify, you will need to meet certain income...Read More >
The Fed Reveals a Direct Link Between Student Loan Debt and a Decline in Homeownership
By Robert Carnevale |
Student debt is responsible for a nearly 20% decline in homeownership among young adults. Read More >
How Your Student Loans Could Change in 2019
By Robert Carnevale |
A combination of new rules and shifting economic realities could reshape the student loan landscape this year. Read More >