Loans

How the end of the SAVE student loan plan could impact your finances
If you’re one of the millions of federal student loan borrowers in the U.S., you’ve likely heard of the SAVE plan — a...

Enjoy live concerts with buy now pay later—without breaking your budget
In the last few years, the thrill of attending a live concert has come with an undeniable cost. Tours from global superstars like...

How widespread US student loan defaults might transform the economy
In the United States, federal and private student loans form one of the largest consumer debt categories, sitting behind mortgages but ahead of...

Thinking of leaving SAVE? Here’s what to weigh before jumping to another IDR plan
If you’ve been riding the SAVE train for a while, you know it’s one of the most hyped student loan repayment options right...

Ways to pay for college without relying on student loans
The idea that higher education must come with decades of debt is a relatively recent belief. For many families, student loans feel like...

Should you take a personal loan? Here's how to decide
There’s a quiet financial crossroads many people reach—not in crisis, but in discomfort. A large expense shows up. Credit card interest is climbing....

How buy now, pay later affects your credit score—and why it matters
A few years ago, Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services felt like a quiet revolution in consumer finance. With a few taps at...

Borrowers seeking Public Service Loan Forgiveness now face additional hurdles
Student debt relief has always been a complex equation. For borrowers working in public service, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program offered...

How the subprime market triggered a global financial crisis
In consumer finance, the term subprime refers to loans made to borrowers who don’t meet conventional credit standards. These borrowers typically have low...

How do installment loans work—and should you get one?
You’ve seen the ads. “Get up to $10,000 in your bank account—today.” Or maybe you spotted that shiny new buy-now-pay-later plan on your...
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What happens if you stay in the SAVE payment pause — and why it may cost you
When student loan payments paused under the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, it offered breathing room to borrowers caught in a...
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