Articles by Elyssa Kirkham
Parent PLUS Loan vs. Private Loans: Which Option Offers Better Rates?
April 17, 2020
If you’re helping your child pay for college, you have two main options for loans: Parent PLUS loans and private student loans. Parent PLUS loans... read more
Your Guide to Federal Financial Aid, the FAFSA and More
January 23, 2020
For many students, federal financial aid is the lifeline that funds their college degree. In fiscal year 2018, about 12.7 million students received federal student... read more
How Are My Student Loan Interest Rates Determined?
September 26, 2019
Anyone who borrows money to pay for college will have to pay interest on their debt. For recent graduates breaking into the job market, these... read more
Country vs. City: Which Has the Larger Balances and Better Credit Scores?
April 10, 2019
The divide between the city and the country has been a cultural touchpoint for centuries. But when it comes to Americans in rural or urban... read more
Where Baby Boomers Carry the Most Non-Mortgage Debt
March 18, 2019
The baby boomer generation (generally defined as those born between 1946 and 1964) are at or approaching retirement age — and they’re closing in on... read more