Articles by Kat Tretina
Is It Possible to Transfer Private Student Loans To Federal Loans?
January 5, 2021
Since private student loans come from private financial institutions, it’s not possible to transfer private student loans into federal ones. However, it may be possible... read more
How Does the Federal Loan Interest Subsidy Work?
November 24, 2020
While you’re probably aware that income-driven repayment plans can lower your student loan payments, you might not know that some of them come with an... read more
Should I Consolidate My Student Loans? Here’s When It Makes Sense
October 5, 2020
If you’ve heard about student loan borrowers changing the terms of their debt to make it easier to repay, you might be asking yourself an... read more
Differential Tuition: Why Your Choice of Major Could Cost You Big
July 24, 2020
Thinking about a liberal arts degree? Or maybe engineering? How about economics? Picking a college major is a big decision, and can have a real... read more
Should You Use a Traditional or Prepaid 529 Plan to Save for College?
June 18, 2020
When saving for your child’s college education, one of the biggest challenges is deciding between a 529 prepaid tuition plan and a traditional 529 plan.... read more