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Why would you ever want to default on your student loans?

The New York Times published a Sunday Opinion column written by Lee Siegel explaining his decision to default on his student loans.  Mr.Siegel has it all WRONG.  Ok first off…this is absurd and anyone who follows this path needs to really reconsider…let me...

Student Loan Debt Can Cost You More Than You Think

Everyone knows that student loan debt can cause irreparable damage to credit scores. It can make it hard to do basic things like owning a home or background checks for jobs. Student loan borrowers who default on their debts face are now facing a much more life...

DON’T FILE YOUR TAXES YET! It could cost you hundreds in student loan payments

Yes, you read it correctly, filing your taxes at the wrong time or the wrong way could cost you hundreds in student loan payments. Your tax preparers likely do not know this important information which makes it a bit more complicated. Tax preparers are not versed on...

Mistake #5…Student loan debt is not the same as other debt.

Thinking outside-the-box By Genevieve Dobson As you will see in my most recent video shown below you must think outside-the-box when you deal with student loan debt.  Student loans have different rules and regulations and different repayment options.  Especially when...

Mistake #4…”Oh why do I have to create a Plan to pay back my student loans?”

Budgeting your student loans is crucial. By Genevieve Dobson Just like any other debt you owe you have to plan on how you will pay back your student loans.  Key to success with handling student loan debt or any debt is sitting down and calculating how much you owe and...