More than any paid job I’ve had, I’m still amazed at how much relentless stamina and in-the-moment focus it requires to parent young children. My mental “I gotta take care of that later” list just keeps snowballing. But sometimes, it literally pays to stop, pay attention, and get a little organized. Here’s how doing just that saved me $12,000.Read more…
When Does It Make Sense to Refinance Your Student Loans?
Posted December 13, 2016
Recently, I’ve been seeing a lot of commercials for companies like SoFi who promise to refinance your student loans with lower interest rates, saving you thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars and knocking years off your repayment period. It’s a tempting offer, but is it the right move? Let’s figure it out…Read more…
4 Tricks to Paying Your Student Loans off Even Faster
Posted October 27, 2015
No one likes having student loan debt. It’s hard when you start your professional career paying for the past instead of building the future. It’s even harder when you’re 5-10 years down the line and still have a monthly payment. So here are four tricks to paying your student loans off even faster and saving a lot of money in the process.Read more…
The Pros and Cons of Consolidating Your Student Loans
Posted October 20, 2015
When I talk to people who are frustrated with their student loan debt and want to get rid of it ASAP, there’s one question I get over and over again: Should I consolidate my student loans? There’s a lot of confusion around this topic, so in this post I explain exactly what student loan consolidation is, when it can help you, and when it can’t.Read more…
Which Student Loan Repayment Plan is Right for You?
Posted October 13, 2015
When it comes to your student loans, you have a LOT of different repayment options. And if you’re feeling confused about which one to choose, you’re not alone. I had to take a refresher course myself recently, and in this post I’m going to use what I’ve learned to help you find the best student loan repayment plan for your specific situation.Read more…
