When to Refinance Student Loans
Generally, the sooner you refinance student loans, the better. When you refinance, a lender pays off your existing loans with a new one at a lower interest rate. That will…
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:
Should I Pay Off My Student Loans Early?
You’ll be ready to pay off student loans fast once you’ve built a solid financial foundation by: Saving at least one month of basic expenses for emergencies Setting up automatic…
Ask Brianna: How Do I Get a Promotion?
“Ask Brianna” is a Q&A column for 20-somethings. I’m here to answer your questions about how to manage money, find a job and pay off student loans — all the…
Student Loan Servicers: Who They Are and What They Do
A federal student loan servicer is the middleman between you and the federal government that lent you money for college. Getting to know your servicer is the secret weapon in…
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,…
Government Student Loans: What Are the Benefits?
After grants and scholarships, government student loans, more commonly known as federal student loans, should be your next choice to pay for college. They’re generally less expensive and more generous than…
Student Loans: Decide Whether to Refinance or Keep the Standard Plan
It’s a lot more fun to celebrate college graduation than it is to develop a student loan repayment strategy. So if you’re a new grad with federal loans, you’ll likely…
Student Loan Customer Service: What Your Servicer Can Do
When you’re repaying college debt, staying on top of your payments is the No. 1 rule. But if you need help along the way, your federal student loan servicer is your…
Ask Brianna: How Should I Talk About Side Jobs and Volunteer Experience During an Interview?
Welcome to “Ask Brianna,” a Q&A column that helps 20-somethings prepare for the job search, handle money and manage student loans. Every other Wednesday, a new “Ask Brianna” will address…
Ask Brianna: How Do I Get an Entry-Level Job If They All Require Experience?
Welcome to “Ask Brianna,” a weekly Q&A column that helps 20-somethings prepare for a job search, handle money and manage student loans. Every Wednesday, a new “Ask Brianna” will address…
