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…
Brianna McGurran
Brianna writes about student loans and money management for 20-somethings at NerdWallet. She loves helping readers figure out how to budget, pay off student loans and find jobs they love. You can read her tips — and the occasional "RuPaul's Drag Race" reference — in her personal finance advice column, "Ask Brianna," which is syndicated by The Associated Press. In her free time she's usually either strumming the guitar or reaching for the nearest red velvet cupcake.
Posts by Brianna McGurran:
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…
Find Your Federal Student Loan Consolidation Interest Rate
Your federal student loan consolidation interest rate is the weighted average of your federal loans’ interest rates, rounded up to the next one-eighth of one percentage point. That means larger…
Are You Afraid of Your College Debt?
“Ask Brianna” is a column from NerdWallet for 20-somethings or anyone else starting out. I’m here to help you manage your money, find a job and pay off student loans…
Should You Pay Off Student Loans or Invest?
The question to ask isn’t whether to pay off student loans or invest. It’s actually how much you have saved for emergencies. That should be your top priority. While it feels…
Should I Pay Off Student Loans Early?
You should pay off student loans early only if you’ve built a solid financial foundation by: Saving at least one month of basic expenses for emergencies. Setting up automatic contributions…
