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Student Loan Articles and Insights

Private student loans may be the right choice for your tuition. Find out what you need to know.

Feb. 05, 2025

Compare Private Student Loans for Grad School

It can be hard enough finding the money for undergraduate studies, but what happens when you continue on to grad school?

The Fed wants to raise interest rates—here’s what you should do while they’re still low

Nov. 19, 2024

4 min read

The Fed wants to raise interest rates—here’s what you should do while they’re still low

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has highlighted the possibility of raising interest rates to control inflation as soon as March 2022.

How to Send Your Kid to College Without Breaking the Bank

Oct. 21, 2024

4 min read

How to Send Your Kid to College Without Breaking the Bank

You want to help your kids through college, but what’s the best way? You could give them money, or co-sign on a student loan. Or just offer advice on how to pay for college.

How to Financially Prepare for the New School Year

Apr. 27, 2023

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How to Financially Prepare for the New School Year

Your college classes might look a little different this year, but you will still need to figure out how to pay for your schooling. While preparing for your classes and buying the right textbooks, it is also important to think about your finances. Learning how to manage your money amidst school and working will benefit you long after you graduate.

How to Make the Most of Your College Investment

Mar. 29, 2023

6 min read

How to Make the Most of Your College Investment

A Candid Conversation with CollegeFinance.com’s Kevin Walker

When and How to Get a Private Student Loan

Dec. 12, 2022

5 min read

When and How to Get a Private Student Loan

Tuition and other related fees for a 4-year stint at a private US college or university now cost a staggering $35,000 a year, according to the College Board. However, before you get completely turned off of the idea of pursuing higher education, there is a solution.

Private Loans vs. Government Loans: Which Student Loans Are Right for Me?

Jul. 06, 2021

5 min read

Private Loans vs. Government Loans: Which Student Loans Are Right for Me?

If you are considering (or enrolled in) college, you’ve no doubt wondered if one loan type is better than the other at keeping your debt down. To make the right choice for your needs, understand the difference between federal and private student loans, which is better for various situations, and if one of the options will help you.