FINANCES AFTER FINALS

Total Outstanding Student Loan Debt

1.5

TRILLION

Average Student Loan Debt Per Borrower

$ 0

(Class of 2016)

Percentage of Borrowers in Default

10.7%

(90+ Days Past Due)

Recent Posts

Avalanche vs. Snowball Method: Which is Best?

Avalanche vs. Snowball Method: Which is Best?

Current Balance: $29,829.58 When I chat with people about how to pay off debt, they almost always end up falling...
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Looking at Repayment Options

Looking at Repayment Options

Current Balance: $29,812.02 Once your school financial aid counselor gives you your loan balance, they will likely go over some repayment...
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Why This Blog?

Why This Blog?

Current Balance: $29,800                                              A few months ago I had two friends share their struggle with student loans. In both instances, their...
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Latest News

September 15, 2018

For young couples, money woes take a heavy toll

With money at the root of a lot of relationship stress, it's no surprise that a partner with credit issues...
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September 10, 2018

Places Where Millennials Carry the Most Debt

Student loans make up the biggest share of millennial debt, but auto loans are close behind. The typical urban millennial...
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September 10, 2018

Student loan problems? These 4 resources can help

The strong labor market and economy isn’t helping the student debt crisis. The stats are shocking: 70% of college graduates...
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