Key takeaways Both coding bootcamp loans and ISAs can cover the costs of a coding bootcamp. Students should exhaust free aid for bootcamps before turning to sources that require repayment,……Continue readingCoding Bootcamp: Income Share Agreements vs. Bootcamp Loans

How much does college cost? This is a question many wonder. There’s rarely a week that goes by where I don’t receive an email from a student or parents of a student who are looking for ways to cut college costs. That’s why today I want to talk about college costs and how you can […]

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Long-awaited changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form aim to make completing the form easier, unlocking aid to pay for college. The simplification effort also expands eligibility……Continue readingFAFSA Simplification: 8 Changes to Expect

Credit cards are a great tool for building credit. They’re easy to use, offer flexibility, and sometimes even reward you for using them. Most also directly impact your credit score and are used by many people to begin building their credit profile. But what if you don’t want a credit card or are having trouble... Read More

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The new year is right around the corner and if you’re like most people, you’ve probably got a running list of resolutions to achieve and milestones to reach. If getting out of debt ranks near the top, now’s the time … Continue reading →

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Lately, I have received many questions asking how I was able to pay off my student loans so quickly. I haven’t talked much about my student loans since I paid them off in July of 2013, but I know many struggle with their student loan repayment plan each and every day. Due to this, it is a topic […]

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College graduates saddled with student loans may find this hard to believe, but there is one upside to having to pay back all that debt: It helps you build credit. That may seem like a small consolation — particularly if the balances you owe are even average — but credit can be hard to come by. Of course,... Read More

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Have you ever wondered how do student loans work? Maybe you’re thinking about going to school and taking out a student loan, perhaps you are a parent trying to help your child find the best options, or perhaps you are about to start paying down your student loan debt. Whatever your case may be, I […]

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Paying for college is a challenge, and rising tuition costs certainly don’t help. According to College Board, the average cost of a four-year private college has increased by more than $3,000 over the last five years. Scholarships, grants and work-study … Continue reading →

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Not all students can cover the cost of their college education with the grants or scholarships in their financial aid packages. Some begin their college careers by taking out student loans, while others look for part-time jobs and work-study positions. … Continue reading →

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