As the cost of higher education continues to rise, student loans have become a fact of life for many people. However, paying back those loans can be a source of stress and uncertainty, especially for those who are just starting their careers. Fortunately, there are a variety of student loan payment plans available to help...Read More

Even if you made all the payments on time, a lender may be able to call the note (demand payment in full) or even declare a student loan to be in default, thanks to an obscure clause in most loan paperwork. The “auto-default” clause applies if the private student loan had a co-signer, which is...Read More