Rates on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans jumped up last week. Despite the rise, if you're interested in getting a private student loan, you can still get a relatively low rate. Private Studen ...

Key Points ・Federal student loan interest rates hit a record low of 2.75% for undergraduates in 2020-21, driven by near-zero ...

Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans are often the cheapest borrowing option, followed by Direct Plus Loans and private graduate ...

A parent asked whether their child should take out student loans for their dream school. Here's how to balance college dreams with financial realities.

You can refinance both federal student loans and private student loans, but one is riskier than the other. When you refinance ...

Student loan interest rates remain fairly stable, but federal rates are likely to change in the second half of the year Written By Written by Staff Senior Editor, Buy Side Miranda Marquit is a staff ...

The borrowing cost for student loans is poised to reach a 16-year high. The interest rate on a federal undergraduate student loan is expected to climb to 6.5% in July, which would mark its highest ...

Miranda Marquit is a staff senior personal finance editor for Buy Side. Edited By Written by Staff Personal Finance Editor, Buy Side Valerie Morris is a staff editor at Buy Side and a personal finance ...

Determine the best strategy to pay off student loans by weighing loan type, interest rates, and repayment terms. Learn why prioritizing private loans often makes sense.

The cost of college — including tuition, housing, textbooks and other fees — adds up for families. However, students are often eligible for financial aid, including scholarships, ...