8 Tips For Managing Student Loan Debt
AskTheMoneyCoach
November 16, 2023
Student loan debt is a growing concern for many Americans. With tuition costs steadily rising and students taking on more debt to finance their education,
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According to the Project on Student Loan Debt: Seven in 10 college graduates (71%) finish school with an average of $29,400 in student loan debt.
The Best Ways to Handle Repaying Your Student Loans
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
October 10, 2023
As of October 1, 2023, the payment pause that had been in effect for federal student loans ended. That means millions of borrowers who had
Is Cosigning a Student Loan a Good Idea?
AskTheMoneyCoach
April 6, 2023
The cost of higher education continues to rise, and as a result, many students turn to student loans to finance their education. However, not all
Simple Reasons To Pay Your Adult Child’s Student Loans
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
September 6, 2022
If you’re considering paying your adult child’s student loans here are 10 scenarios to consider saying YES, NO or MAYBE to repaying that college debt.
Question About For-Profit Colleges and Student Loan Forgiveness
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
August 29, 2022
After I posted 15 answers to Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, I received a lot of questions on my social media accounts about student loan forgiveness. I received the following question about the plan’s impact on certain for-profit colleges.
Student Loan Forgiveness: The Biden Plan Explained
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
August 25, 2022
Here’s what is known so far about the new student loan cancellation program, how you can get student loan forgiveness, the surprising ways that past and future generations of college students will benefit, and what’s NOT included in the Biden plan.
Get Your Employer to Pay $5,250 of Your Student Loans in 2020: FAQs About the CARES Act
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
December 3, 2020
I recently posted a student loan tip on social media that went crazy viral! It racked up tons of traditional media coverage, plus many thousands
COVID-19: Getting Relief From Your Private Student Loans – VIDEO
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
June 2, 2020
In this video Lynnette shares good news for people who need help paying their private student loans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID 19: A Good News Surprise in the Coronavirus Economic Relief Bill – VIDEO
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
May 23, 2020
In this video Lynnette dives deep into the CARES Act and shares a pleasant surprise in the economic relief bill.
Are You Eligible for Student Loan Relief Under The CARES Act?
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
May 13, 2020
The CARES Act, which includes a provision that decreases student loan interest to zero-percent, and allows individuals to suspend payments without penalty until September 30, 2020.
Billionaire Robert F. Smith a Texan of the Year Finalist
Guest Blogger
January 20, 2020
Just in time for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, Black billionaire Robert F. Smith is being honored for his HBCU generosity and leaving
Is There an Optimal Strategy to Repaying Student Loan Debt?
Guest Blogger
February 27, 2019
College can be an exciting time, but paying off student loans isn’t nearly as fun. Unless you pay it back or you’re one of a
The FTC’s Crackdown on Student Loan Scammers
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
October 31, 2017
For nearly 40 million Americans, student loans are a big problem, with a staggering $1.4 trillion in outstanding balances (only 2nd to mortgage debt). Many
4 Options to Refinance Student Loans and Save Money
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
February 4, 2016
Hefty student loan repayments can leave you feeling cash-strapped and stressed. Fortunately, there are several options to refinance federal student loans and refinance private student loans too.
85 Government Agencies That Will Pay Off Your Student Loans
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
July 5, 2015
Written by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox Paying off student loans is a major goal for a lot of college graduates, regardless of whether you left school two years