The U.S. Department of Education has a temporary program to help borrowers with federal student loans in default. Learn what it is, how it works, and why everyone with defaulted…
The Saving on a Valuable Education or SAVE plan is the newest repayment plan offered by the Department of Education for federal student loans. It’s also the most affordable payment…
Chapter 12 bankruptcy was created specifically for family farming and fishing operations. As the pandemic raged in early 2020, the number of Chapter 12 filings actually went down because of…
We get it, life throws curveballs, and sometimes the bills just pile up. Bankruptcy can be that life raft you’ve been searching for, a way to hit the financial “reset”…
It’s been months of “will he, won’t he,” but we finally have an answer: there will be some post-COVID student loan forgiveness as championed by the Biden administration. Key Takeaways…
After graduating with their BA, 70 percent of students have education debt. But it’s not just the grads who have to worry about managing what they owe. Currently-enrolled students are…
March 8th is International Women’s Day. We’ve made great strides toward economic equality, but we still have a long way to go.
Debt.com gives you a guide to getting a prenuptial agreement. Learn how to set up a prenup and three good reasons why you may need one, even if you’re not…
Income share agreements (ISAs) are touted as a smart alternative to student loans. But you’re still borrowing money to pay for school and it could end up costing more. Learn…
The borrower defense repayment program can forgive student loan debt incurred from a school that closed before you could earn your degree or from one that promised false certifications. Learn…
After the pandemic, student loan borrowers are facing unprecedented issues. We talked to 10 student loan experts about the best course of action.
A lot goes into determining how large of a monthly payment you can actually afford. Find out which factors can help and which can hold you back.
An adjustable-rate mortgage could save you money. Or, it could cost you much more than its fixed-rate counterpart. Is it right for you?
With a fixed-rate mortgage, your interest rate will always be the same. But is that always a good thing? Learn the pros and cons of fixed rates.
The Debt Free Guys ditched the wintery snowball and avalanche methods for a cowboy-themed combo of multiple debt repayment strategies.