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MOHELA Federal Student Loan Servicer: Features, Discounts, and Our Recommendations

If you have federal student loans, you may be assigned Mohela as your student loan servicer. You'll need to enroll...

5 Best Cash-Out Refinance Companies

A cash-out refinance happens when you take out a new mortgage for an amount greater than what you currently owe...

How to Know if You Qualify for Student Loan Cancellation

Federal student loan cancellation exists, but it can be hard to understand the options. This guide simplifies how to qualify...

15- vs. 30-Year Mortgage: Which Is Right for You?

A 15-year-mortgage has higher monthly payments but lower total costs. The 30-year mortgage is the reverse, and it's usually easier...

One-Third of Americans Go Into Unnecessary Debt to Pay For Extravagant Weddings—And Quite a Few End Up Regretting It

The survey of 1,000 recently-hitched Americans also found that some have missed debt payments associated with their wedding, while others...

First-Time Home Buyer Programs

Buying a home can feel out of reach for many, but with these state and federal first-time home buyer programs,...

How Student Loans Affect Your Taxes

You can deduct up to $2,500 in interest paid on qualifying student loans each year when you file your taxes....

Employer Student Loan Repayment Benefits

Many employers offer student loan repayment assistance. When employers provide this assistance, their contributions are generally taxable. These contributions can...

Student Loan Repayment: Best Plans & Other Resources

Federal student loan repayment programs offer the most options, but there are possibilities for private student loan repayment too.

Should I Refinance My Student Loans? 12 Reasons to Say Yes—or No

If you are eligible for a lower interest rate than what you are currently paying on your student loans, refinancing...