by Kevin Fallon McCarthy | Mar 29, 2021 | Student Loan Debt
Many students are unaware of the ways student loans can affect their finances and credit history in the long term. Misconceptions about student loans have even become popular opinion, with the potential to ignite a financial disaster. In a 2018 survey conducted by...
by Kevin Fallon McCarthy | Mar 22, 2021 | Student Loan Debt
There’s nothing that can ruin your day more than noticing your monthly payment on your student loans increased. If you’re at a loss for what caused the sudden change, you can probably find the answer somewhere in the fine print of your loan agreement. Depending on...
by Kevin Fallon McCarthy | Mar 19, 2021 | Student Loan Debt
The average amount of debt students accumulate to get a degree has steadily risen. Over the past decade, the increase in college tuition has caused many families to accumulate more debt to keep up with soaring costs. Therefore, it’s no surprise that in 2019, the...
by Kevin Fallon McCarthy | Mar 9, 2021 | Budget Tips, Student Loan Debt
Roth IRAs are a popular investment vehicle—for good reason. These accounts offer key advantages over other investment options such as 401(k)s. While Roth IRAs are commonly used for retirement, they also offer key advantages for paying college tuition. If you are...
by Kevin Fallon McCarthy | Mar 1, 2021 | Student Loan Debt, Student Loan Repayment
Many nurses use loan forgiveness as their primary strategy for paying off their loans. A 2017 survey from the American Association of College Nursing reported that 57 percent of nursing students said they planned to use the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)...
