by Gen Dobson | Dec 28, 2015 | Uncategorized
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...
by Gen Dobson | Dec 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
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...
by Gen Dobson | Dec 21, 2015 | Uncategorized
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....
by Gen Dobson | Nov 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
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...
by Gen Dobson | Nov 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
There are several payment options to pay back your student loans: Standard Graduated Extended IBR (Income-Based) ICR (Income-Contingent) Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) ICR-A *not pictured below Via: NerdWallet The first three payment options are probably...
by Gen Dobson | Nov 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
The persistent question has been: Where has your education gotten you? From early childhood, we’re taught that going to a college or university after graduating high school is the best option for career advancement. So why isn’t it working? Here are some...
