Articles by Rebecca Safier
45% of Americans Overspend on Gifts as Pandemic Winds Down
July 12, 2021
After a year of social distancing, many Americans are eager to get together and celebrate birthdays, weddings and other milestones. And according to the results... read more
NSLDS Is Now StudentAid.gov: What That Means for You
June 30, 2021
The National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) used to be the main database that stored information on your federal student loans. To view your balances,... read more
Americans Spend More On Mother’s Day Than Father’s Day — And Dads Like It
June 14, 2021
With Father’s Day around the corner, many of us are searching for the perfect gift for Dad. But according to our recent survey of more... read more
Which is the Best Income-Driven Repayment Plan for Your Student Loans?
May 28, 2021
Income-driven repayment plans can bring you financial relief by lowering the monthly payments on your student loans. But with four different plans to choose from,... read more
Consumers Set to Spend Big (and Take On Debt) As Pandemic Eases
May 17, 2021
With more than 100 million Americans fully vaccinated against COVID-19, pandemic restrictions are starting to loosen up around the country. And as activities make a... read more