An offer of reduced monthly payments — or complete forgiveness — on your student loan may make you want to sign up…and exhale. Unfortunately, though, some of those programs wind up costing you hundreds or thousands of dollars for nothing in return. What’s more, you could’ve gotten real help for free. […]
Less than one week after the federal government increased interest rates on federal student loans, U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) says he’s filing legislation to cut student loan rates across the board and allow borrowers with existing student loans to refinance to new lower rates. […]
The costs of student loans and fees can be overwhelming. You might see online ads that promise to help lower your payments or get your loans forgiven. But be wary of companies that make those promises, and never pay an upfront fee. […]
