Tag: college

  • Income-Driven Repayment & How to Hack Your Student Loans

    Income-Driven Repayment & How to Hack Your Student Loans

    Student loans got you down? If so, you can get in line with the other 44 million Americans. Fortunately, there are a few strategies you can use to lower your income-driven student loan payments (aka income-driven repayment) and save buckets of money, too! Here’s how it’s done. What is an Income-Driven Repayment Plan? In case

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  • Should I Cosign My Spouse’s Refinanced Student Loan?

    Should I Cosign My Spouse’s Refinanced Student Loan?

    Cosigning a loan may seem like a straightforward way of helping a loved one refinance their student loans. A solid cosigner could result in better loan terms or a lower interest rate for the borrower. But not everyone should cosign on a loan, even for a spouse. Read on for what it means to cosign

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  • A Simple Guide to College Savings Plans

    A Simple Guide to College Savings Plans

    Why should you consider college savings plans? $440,223! That’s why! $440,223 is the estimated cost to send my unborn child to my alma mater – The University of Arizona – in 18 years. It’s also close to the median home price in San Diego. Here, see for yourself and share in my misery:      

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