Credit Unions That Refinance Student Loans
Not all credit unions offer student loan refinancing, but many do. A credit union student loan refinance lender may be right for you if: It offers the lowest interest rate you…
Teddy Nykiel
Teddy writes about student loans, the FAFSA and managing money after college. Her work has been featured by the Associated Press, USA Today, Chicago Tribune and Reuters. Although she is fortunate to be debt-free herself, she’s about to take on a whole new money challenge: Helping her fiancé repay his medical school debt. Teddy's favorite part of her job is hearing from readers — drop her a line with your story: teddy@nerdwallet.com.
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How to Refinance Student Loans
Here’s how to refinance student loans, in a nutshell: Find lenders that will offer you a lower interest rate. Compare them. Apply. If you’re approved, the new lender will pay…
How to Refinance Student Loans
Here’s how to refinance student loans, in a nutshell: Find lenders that will offer you a lower interest rate. Compare them. Apply. If you’re approved, the new lender will pay…
Debt Diary: How a New Pilot Manages $116,000+ in Loans
Debt Diaries is a series about how student loan borrowers save, spend and pay off debt on a daily basis. Want to share your story? Email debtdiaries@nerdwallet.com for details. Andrew…
Best Student Loan Refinance Companies
Ultimately, the best student loan refinance company is the one that can reduce your rate the most. The lower your rate, the more you’ll save monthly and long term. But…
3 Colleges That Help You Handle Student Debt
With collective U.S. student loan debt nearing $1.5 trillion, some colleges are testing innovative solutions to help reduce student borrowing. Using no-strings-attached student loan payoff-assistance programs, college loan alternatives and…
Best Refinance Lenders for Paying Off Student Loans Fast
Some refinance lenders make it easier than others to pay off student loans fast. You can pay off your refinanced student loan early regardless of which lender you choose, because student…
8 Medical School Loan Forgiveness Programs
Medical school loan forgiveness programs are generally designed to incentivize doctors to work in the public sector or in the nation’s underserved areas. These federal and state programs forgive physicians’…
Loan Forgiveness for Doctors: How to Eradicate School Debt
Loan forgiveness for doctors typically requires agreeing to practice in the public sector or an underserved area for a certain period of time. If there’s a program that aligns with…
Paying Off Medical School Debt: 5 Strategies for Doctors
Paying off medical school debt can be a bitter pill. As a resident, you’re probably not earning enough to make full monthly student loan payments. As an attending physician, you’re…
