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When you have a large student loan balance, you may struggle to keep up with monthly payments or to qualify for other types of credit. This can be especially true for private student loan borrowers ...

Rates on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans jumped last week. Despite the rise, if you’re interested in getting a ...

For many students, the first step in the financial aid process is to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. The FAFSA will tell you if you’re eligible for federal student ...

Many states have nonprofit lenders that may be an appealing option after you've maxed out your federal student loans.

LaToya Irby is a credit expert who has been covering credit and debt management for nearly 20 years. She's been quoted widely in national publications, and her work has been cited in several books.

The resumption of federal student loan collection efforts has created a financial crisis affecting millions of American borrowers, with only 38% maintaining current payment status as of late April.

College costs continue to climb, and with them, the financial burden of earning a degree. While scholarships, grants and federal student loans help ease the load, they often aren't enough to cover the ...