2016-10-20 22:50
Young people may be living with their parents longer these days, but one thing mom and dad can’t help you with is keeping you on their health insurance forever. Thanks to Obamacare, yo… Read More
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2016-10-17 18:25
How much are Americans’ views on college costs and student loan debt shaped by our ideological beliefs, as opposed to a wonkish analysis of the facts?
Consider these statements from fo… Read More
2016-10-14 18:17
With the election less than a month away, Donald Trump has announced a proposal to put millions of student loan borrowers on a faster track to loan forgiveness, letting them off the hook aft… Read More
2016-10-11 20:53
Borrowers using Credible’s multi-lender marketplace to refinance student loan debt with the goal of reducing their interest rate, repayment term and total amount repaid can expect to s… Read More
2016-10-04 00:39
According to the latest numbers from the Department of Education, 3.3 million families are now paying back $74.5 billion in federal parent PLUS loans taken out to help pay for… Read More
2016-09-27 23:48
Here’s an alarming statistic from Nicole Callahan at the Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid: Two-thirds of high school students heading off to college for th… Read More
2016-09-27 19:31
When you make more than the minimum monthly payment on your student loans, you may be able to pay them off early and save thousands in interest in the process. But make sure your loan s… Read More
2016-09-27 04:47
In their first face-to-face debate, Hillary Clinton dismissed Donald Trump’s plans to slash corporate taxes as “Trumped-up trickle-down” economics, countering with her own… Read More
2016-09-22 23:18
When Hillary Clinton rolled out her “New College Compact” while campaigning for the presidency in the summer of 2015, some critics scoffed at its pricetag: $350 billion over… Read More
2016-09-17 01:03
As high school seniors and their families prepare to submit college applications in October and November for the fall of 2017, there’s a wealth of new data at their fingertips that can… Read More
2016-09-14 19:36
It remains to be seen whether Hillary Clinton’s proposal to eliminate tuition for most students attending public colleges and universities in their home state — often c… Read More
2016-09-10 00:15
If you’re wondering, “Can I take out student loans for living expenses?” the answer is an unequivocal “Yes!”
The government lets you use part of your student lo… Read More
2016-09-05 10:14
Some student loan calculators are better than others, and it’s important to understand their strengths and weaknesses. The Department of Education’s repayment estimator, for exam… Read More
2016-09-03 00:09
Earning a law degree can lead to a career with a high salary, but many new attorneys struggle with hefty student loan payments. According to the American Bar Association, you may graduate wi… Read More
2016-08-31 20:51
A master’s degree can open up doors to more exciting career paths and higher earnings than you might be able to land with your bachelor’s degree, but not all graduate degrees are… Read More
2016-08-26 23:34
Scammers who sense the confusion and desperation of many student loan borrowers see an opportunity to make a quick buck and have dreamed up some far-fetched schemes to defraud borrowers. Her… Read More
2016-08-18 17:51
When Chris Miller was in high school, everyone told him he should be a lawyer. He had a passion for debate and had a gift for persuasive speech.
“My parents, guidance counselors &mdash&hell…Read More
2016-08-13 00:19
The terms “interest rate” and “annual percentage rate” (APR) are easily confused. Understanding both terms — and what they do and don’t tell you about the… Read More
2016-08-06 00:01
If you’re considering taking out student loans or refinancing your student loan debt at a lower interest rate, you’re probably aware that there are many lenders competing for you… Read More
2016-08-05 16:18
For anyone who’s looking to take out or refinance student loan debt, a key advantage of making Credible the first step in the process is the relationships we have with lender… Read More
2016-07-28 10:00
For students taking out private loans to cover college funding gaps, having a cosigner not only improves the odds of being approved for a loan, but can help borrowers obtain a better interes… Read More
2016-07-28 10:00
For students taking out private loans to cover college funding gaps, having a cosigner not only improves the odds of being approved for a loan, but can help borrowers obtain a better interes… Read More
2016-07-21 19:51
With the publication of the Republican Party’s official platform and the nomination of Donald Trump as the party’s presidential candidate, a more detailed picture is emergin… Read More
2016-07-18 16:55
On the sidelines of playing fields and exhibition halls, parents, students and coaches have many dreams beyond that day’s competition. They hope that today’s performance will get… Read More
2016-07-01 19:08
To find a job in the new economy, first go to college: The U.S. has created 11.6 million jobs during the economic recovery, and workers with a bachelor’s degree or higher have claimed… Read More
2016-07-01 18:53
Whether you are going to college for the first time this fall or are a young professional coping with student loans, you may be coming to grips with the cost of higher education.
According t… Read More
2016-06-08 22:15
If you’re headed to college next fall for the first time or returning to school, it may only now be dawning that your financial aid package may not cover all of your expenses.
The stan… Read More
2016-06-08 17:18
If you needed money for college and a stranger walked up to you on the street and asked if you’d rather have a subsidized or an unsubsidized loan, you’d probably say “subsd… Read More
2016-06-07 22:18
If you’ve taken advantage of all the scholarships, grants and other aid available to you and will still have to borrow to go to college, you’ve probably heard that federal studen… Read More
2016-06-07 17:19
Today Credible is publishing the latest in a series of free guides designed to help student loan borrowers navigate the complexities of repaying student loan debt.
What’s unusual about… Read More
2016-06-03 00:45
This year “is shaping up as the year of student loan servicing enforcement” at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, with several investigations focused on companies tha… Read More
2016-06-01 20:14
Malia Obama is taking a year off between high school and college, highlighting a growing trend in education. Here’s what to consider before launching your gap year.
Malia Obama, the da… Read More
2016-05-26 19:25
Like the foreclosure rescue scams that sprang up during the housing bust, student loan debt relief companies that charge desperate borrowers for help enrolling them in free government progra… Read More
2016-05-25 20:44
With the costs of tuition outpacing the national average income, many families are struggling to afford a quality college education. Forced to take out student loans to pay for their studies… Read More
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