Why Are Student Loan Interest Rates So High?
Student loan interest rates continue to increase. Interest rates for federal undergraduate loans have doubled since 2020—from 2.75% to 5.50%. The cost of...
What You Need to Know About the HEROES Act
Well, it’s been a crazy few weeks to say the least. But we’re all doing it. We’re making it through the coronavirus (COVID-19)...
How Dropping Out of School Affects Student Loans
Dropping out of school can be stressful, especially if you have student loans. Knowing what will happen to your student loans if you...
Real Estate Terms: What to Know Before Buying a Home
So are you buying or selling a house, but feeling lost in the real estate lingo circling around you? Sometimes it feels like...
How Marriage Affects Student Loans
When it comes to student loans and your marriage, in most cases, you’re not responsible for your spouse’s debt. However, marriage might affect...
Mental and Relational Health During COVID-19
If your mind feels like it’s on a freakin’ train ride, you’re not alone. We’re all living through this crazy out-of-control pandemic for...
TICAS Applauds Introduction of Landmark Pell Grant Legislation
In response to the introduction of the Pell Grant Preservation & Expansion Act of 2024, Michele Zampini, senior director of college affordability at TICAS,...
How to Pay Off $80,000 in Student Loans
If you’re paying down an $80,000 student loan balance, you may find solace in the fact that you’re not alone. You’re actually one...
Should I Cancel My Wedding?
It’s the day you’ve dreamed of for years. You’ve spent time and money putting down deposits for venues and caterers and photographers and...
Can You Have a Cosigner on a HELOC?
If you’re looking to get approved for a home equity line of credit (HELOC) but are worried your credit score or income won’t...
