Student Loans

Consumer confidence, career myths, and the reality of rising student loans

The economy looks strong on paper, but many people feel squeezed. In this piece I unpack why the data and your wallet tell different stories, what Gen Z actuall…

The student loan deadlines you can’t afford to miss (and how to get a 1% rate cut)

There are two big student loan deadlines that are easy to mix up: your personal 90‑day deadline to pick a repayment plan, and the longer deadline to lock in a 1…

Was his $120,000 college degree really a huge mistake?

A 28-year-old started his adult life $120,000 in the hole from student loans. Six years later, he has a positive net worth and a realistic path to financial fre…