How Do You Compare? Average Salaries by Age and Occupation
Your salary probably doesn’t top the list of conversation topics when you’re at lunch with your co-workers. That makes it tough to tell whether you’re ahead of the curve or…
Brianna McGurran
Brianna is a former columnist and staff writer for NerdWallet who focused on student loans and money management for 20-somethings. Much of her work helping readers with budgeting and debt is featured in her personal finance advice column, "Ask Brianna," which was syndicated by The Associated Press.
Posts by Brianna McGurran:
How to Consolidate and Refinance Your Student Loans
There are two types of student loan consolidation: federal and private. Private consolidation is often referred to as refinancing. These processes are often confused, but they’re very different. Here’s how: Federal…
What Is a Student Loan Grace Period?
A student loan grace period is a stretch of time, after you’ve graduated or left school, when you’re not required to make payments. Here’s what to know about your student…
Best Student Loans for Community College
If you need student loans for community college, explore free sources of aid before taking out loans. Apply for federal student loans before turning to private lenders.
Student Loans Without a Co-Signer for 2020
Federal student loans don’t require a co-signer, but once you’ve maxed those out, consider these private student loans that don’t.
Don’t Let Instagram Envy Get You Into Debt
When was the last time scrolling through Instagram made you feel better? If you’re like me, the puppy photos on your feed momentarily boost your mood, but the parade of…
Do Student Loans Affect Buying a House?
Your student loan debt affects whether you can buy a house, in both direct and indirect ways. Here’s how: Student loan payments make saving for a down payment more difficult…
A College Education Isn’t Priceless
College-bound high school seniors of America: You are about to embark on one of the most formative periods of your life, full of new friendships, personal growth and overcaffeinated conversations…
How to Pay Off Student Loans Fast
The best way to pay off student loans fast is to pay more than the minimum each month. The more you pay toward your loans, the less interest you’ll owe…
Should You Pay Off Student Loans or Buy a House?
You don’t have to choose whether to pay off student loans or buy a house. With the help of first-time home buyer programs, and if you’re able to build up…
