Let's face it: None of us are immune to mistakes. We all make them and should never feel ashamed of that. Millions of Americans suffer from the unfortunate mistake of defaulting on their student loans. What we have to remember is all mistakes can be fixed. In this...

You've recently graduated, and now you're ready to start a career or head to graduate school. The thought of that can be both exciting and frightening at the same time. You may be basking in all the praise and excitement as a new grad. Well, don't ruin your new...

In most cases, your federal student loan lenders want to help you make your payments. They are obligated to qualify you for different programs that look at your income for a payment amount. The problem is not that many people fail at managing their debt; but, many...

As we discussed in a previous blog, there are five major mistakes that borrowers make with regards to their student loan debt. Mistake #2 reminds us of the many resources that are available to help you access and manage your student loans. It's important to revisit...

Today officially marks two years since the release of my first book, "Failing Successfully: Life after Debt!" We're celebrating this month by offering two new deals! Both sales will be extended into the week, so you have plenty of time to get your hands on one of...

This month, we're celebrating the 2 year anniversary of "Failing Successfully: Life after Debt"! Starting today the book will be ON SALE on Amazon! The sale runs through January 22nd, 2016. "Failing Successfully" is a must-have for those who are seeking to take...

The idea of having to pay back your student loans can be a very cumbersome thought. It's hard to resist the compulsion to bury your head in the sand in hopes that it will go away. Remember, this is the most common mistake that borrowers make in regards to managing...

You may have taken the first step to getting help by attending a seminar at your school or meeting with a financial aid advisor. This shows that you're serious about making smart decisions with regards to your student loans. Although the idea of managing your finances...

The first step to taking control of your student loan debt is acknowledging that it exists. If you're allowing your student loan bills to pile up and collect dust, thinking they will eventually go away, you will never gain control over your finances. Fortunately,...

When most people think of debt, they automatically assume it's a bad thing to owe money. However, according to Investopedia, at its most basic function, debt simply means: An amount of money borrowed by one party from another. Based on this definition, debt sounds...