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The Pros & Cons of Personal Loans for College (The Right Choice?)

Michael Kosoff

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Understanding the Pros and Cons of Uncertified Student Loans

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12/12/19
Student Loans Explained How Do They Work

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Subsidized vs. Unsubsidized Student Loans (The Better Choice)

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12/13/19
Earnest Private Student Loans: Pros, Cons & Reviews

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12/17/19
Funding U Student Loans: Interest Rates and Reviews

Michael Kosoff

12/18/19
SunTrust Student Loans: Interest Rates and Reviews

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12/18/19
CommonBond Student Loans: Interest Rates and Reviews

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12/19/19
What’s a Reasonable Interest Rate for Student Loans?

Michael Kosoff

1/10/20
Guide to the College Access Loan: Interest Rates, Applying, and More

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1/10/20
Best Private Student Loans of 2020: Reviewed & Independently Rated

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1/15/20
The Best Credit Cards of 2020 for Students Starting From Scratch

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1/16/20
PNC Student Loans: Pros and Cons in 2020

Michael Kosoff

1/17/20
The Best Student Loan Providers of 2020

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1/20/20
Avoid the SLAP Student Loan Scam in 2019

Michael Kosoff

1/21/20
How to Get Emergency Student Loans (Quickly)

Michael Kosoff

1/21/20
Student Loans in 2020: Providers, Interest Rates, and Options

Michael Kosoff

1/28/20
How Long Does It Take to Receive FAFSA Money?

Michael Kosoff

1/30/20
How to Fill Out and File a FAFSA for an Emancipated Minor

Michael Kosoff

1/30/20
Guide to New Mexico Student Loans (Interest Rates, Providers, and More)

Michael Kosoff

2/20/20
Guide to Alaska Student Loans (Interest Rates, Providers & More)

Michael Kosoff

2/24/20
Guide to Florida Student Loans (Interest Rates, Providers & More)

Michael Kosoff

2/24/20
Guide to Oklahoma Student Loans (Interest Rates, Providers, and More)

Michael Kosoff

2/24/20
Guide to Texas Student Loans (Interest Rates, Providers & More)

Michael Kosoff

2/25/20
U-fi Student Loan Review: Unbiased Pros & Cons

Michael Kosoff

3/03/20
ELFI Review: Student Loans and Refinancing (Pros & Cons)

Michael Kosoff

3/04/20
Aspire Student Loans: Pros and Cons in 2020

Michael Kosoff

3/04/20
CornerStone Student Loans: The Pros and Cons in 2020

Michael Kosoff

3/06/20
Wells Fargo Student Loans: The Pros & Cons in 2020

Michael Kosoff

3/06/20
Sixup Student Loan Review: Unbiased Pros and Cons

Michael Kosoff

3/06/20
Mohela Student Loans Reviewed A Good Choice in 2020

Michael Kosoff

3/30/20
Average Student Loan Interest Rates

Michael Kosoff

4/01/20
How Many Credit Cards Should a College Student Get?

Michael Kosoff

4/13/20
Great Lakes Student Loans: Are They Your Best Choice?

Michael Kosoff

4/30/20
Nelnet Student Loans: Are They Your Best Choice?

Michael Kosoff

4/30/20
Navient Student Loans: Are They Your Best Choice?

Michael Kosoff

5/08/20
Citibank Student Loans: What Happened?

Michael Kosoff

5/22/20
Discover it® Student Cash Back Credit Card: Review

Michael Kosoff

5/27/20
Chase Freedom Student Credit Card: Review

Michael Kosoff

5/27/20
Bank of America Cash Rewards Credit Card for Students: Review

Michael Kosoff

5/27/20
How Much Student Loan Debt Is Too Much?

Michael Kosoff

5/28/20
Student Loans in Iowa

Michael Kosoff

6/09/20
Here’s How Student Loans Accrue Interest

Michael Kosoff

6/11/20
Finding Student Loans in Florida

Michael Kosoff

6/18/20
Finding Student Loans in Texas

Michael Kosoff

6/22/20
Finding Student Loans in California

Michael Kosoff

6/22/20
Finding Student Loans in New York

Michael Kosoff

6/23/20
Student Loans for Washington & Jefferson College Students

Michael Kosoff

6/26/20
Financial Aid Options for Bryant University Students

Michael Kosoff

6/30/20
Financial Aid Options for Maine Maritime Academy Students

Michael Kosoff

6/30/20
Financial Aid Options for Carthage College Students

Michael Kosoff

6/30/20
Financial Aid Options for University of Holy Cross Students

Michael Kosoff

6/30/20
What Might Be the Outcomes of a Student Loan Bailout?

Michael Kosoff

7/13/20
Student Loans for Dean College Students

Michael Kosoff

7/13/20
APR vs. Interest Rate: What’s the Difference?

Michael Kosoff

7/14/20
Financial Aid Options for Wilkes University Students

Michael Kosoff

7/15/20
Should I Use a HELOC to Pay Off My Student Loan?

Michael Kosoff

7/15/20
Student Loan Options for Cosmetology School

Michael Kosoff

7/23/20
Options for Trade School Student Loans

Michael Kosoff

7/23/20
What’s the Maximum Amount I Can Take Out From a Student Loan?

Michael Kosoff

7/28/20
What Is the NSLDS?

Michael Kosoff

7/29/20
What Credit Score Do I Need for a Grad PLUS Loan?

Michael Kosoff

7/31/20
How to Start a Business While Paying Off Student Loan Debt

Michael Kosoff

8/03/20
How to Hire a Student Loan Lawyer

Michael Kosoff

8/06/20
How to Buy a House When You Have Student Loan Debt

Michael Kosoff

8/06/20
Dealing With Student Loan Debt When You Have No Degree

Michael Kosoff

8/07/20
Marriage and Student Loan Debt

Michael Kosoff

8/11/20
5 Federal Student Loan Scams to Be on Lookout for in 2020

Michael Kosoff

8/12/20
Is It Better to Pay Student Loan Debt or Save (or Invest)?

Michael Kosoff

8/13/20
Obama Student Loan Forgiveness Guide 2020

Michael Kosoff

8/13/20
High-Risk Loans You Should Avoid

Michael Kosoff

8/14/20
How Accurate Are Sites Like Credit Karma, Credit Sesame, and Mint?

Michael Kosoff

8/14/20
Presidential Election 2020: Should Student Loan Debt Be Forgiven?

Michael Kosoff

8/18/20
Betsy DeVos’s Student Loans Plan Explained

Michael Kosoff

8/18/20
Guide to Car Loans While in College

Michael Kosoff

8/19/20
Pros and Cons of Dave Ramsey’s Student Loan Tips

Michael Kosoff

8/19/20
Understanding Student Repayment Interest (Calculations Behind It)

Michael Kosoff

8/20/20
Guide to Student Loan Lawsuits in 2020

Michael Kosoff

8/20/20
Republican Party’s 2020 Presidential Election Student Policy Guide

Michael Kosoff

8/31/20
How to Get Out of a High-Risk Loan

Michael Kosoff

9/04/20
7 Alternatives to Quick Personal Loans for College Students

Michael Kosoff

9/07/20
A Guide to P2P (Peer-to-Peer) Student Loans

Michael Kosoff

9/08/20
How to Work Abroad While Paying Off Student Loans

Michael Kosoff

9/10/20
SoFi Private Student Loans: Pros and Cons

Michael Kosoff

10/09/20
Earnest Private Student Loans: Pros, Cons, and Reviews

Michael Kosoff

10/09/20
PNC Private Student Loans: Pros, Cons, and Reviews

Michael Kosoff

10/23/20
CommonBond Private Student Loans: Pros, Cons, and Reviews

Michael Kosoff

10/23/20
Discover Private Student Loans: Pros, Cons, and Reviews

Michael Kosoff

10/29/20
Funding U Private Student Loans: Pros, Cons, and Reviews

Michael Kosoff

10/29/20
College Ave Private Student Loans: Pros and Cons

Michael Kosoff

10/29/20
LendKey Private Student Loans: Pros, Cons, and Reviews

Michael Kosoff

11/02/20
Citizens Private Student Loans: Pros and Cons

Michael Kosoff

11/02/20
U-fi Private Student Loans: Pros, Cons, and Reviews

Michael Kosoff

11/02/20
Sixup Private Student Loans: Pros, Cons, and Reviews

Michael Kosoff

11/03/20
ElFI Private Student Loans: Pros, Cons, and Reviews

Michael Kosoff

11/03/20
Wells Fargo Private Student Loans: Pros, Cons, and Reviews

Michael Kosoff

11/03/20
The Value of College After COVID-19

Michael Kosoff

1/04/21
Consolidate Student Loans vs. Refinance Student Loans: What’s the Difference?

Michael Kosoff

4/12/21
How to Choose the Best Loan Company for You

A student loan can help you pay for your education. This guide explains how to choose the best loan company to fit your needs.

Michael Kosoff

4/30/21
Ultimate Student Loan Guide for 2021

Discover the best way to navigate your student loans in 2021 with this complete guide.

Michael Kosoff

9/02/21
Citizens Bank Private Student Loan Review

Michael Kosoff

7/02/24
College Ave Private Student Loan Review

Michael Kosoff

7/09/24
Sallie Mae Private Student Loan Review

Michael Kosoff

7/09/24
SoFi Private Student Loan Review

Michael Kosoff

7/11/24
Earnest Private Student Loan Review

Michael Kosoff

7/11/24
Abe Private Student Loan Review

Michael Kosoff

7/11/24
CU Student Choice Private Student Loan Review

Michael Kosoff

7/12/24
Ascent Private Student Loan Review

Michael Kosoff

7/12/24
Capable Private Student Loan Review

Kevin Walker

5/02/25
Funding U Merit-Based Loans: Eligibility and Rates

Kevin Walker

12/03/25
Funding U No-Cosigner Loans: Complete Review

Kevin Walker

12/03/25
How Fixed Rate Student Loans Work (Pros & Cons)

Kevin Walker

12/09/25
Nursing School Private Loan Guide

Michael Kosoff

12/09/25
Pharmacy School Private Loan Guide

Michael Kosoff

12/09/25
International MBA Student Loan Guide

Kevin Walker

12/09/25
Edly ISA vs. Traditional Student Loans

Kevin Walker

12/09/25
Funding U vs. Other Non-Cosigner Options

Kevin Walker

12/09/25
Executive MBA Financing Options

Michael Kosoff

12/09/25
Sallie Mae Parent Loans: Complete Review

Michael Kosoff

12/09/25
Personal Loans and Your Credit Score: Understand the Impact

Michael Kosoff

12/09/25
Fixed-Rate Loans: Amortization Table

Kevin Walker

12/09/25
How to Use a HELOC to Pay for College

Kevin Walker

12/09/25
Veterinary School Private Loan Guide

Michael Kosoff

12/09/25
Dental School Private Loan Guide

Michael Kosoff

12/09/25
Best Private Loans for MBA Students

Kevin Walker

12/09/25
Top 5 Student Loans (With Reviews)

Michael Kosoff

12/17/25
SoFi Private Student Loans: Complete Review

Kevin Walker

12/20/25
Sallie Mae Law School Loans Review

Michael Kosoff

1/05/26
Edly Income Share Agreements: Complete Review

Kevin Walker

1/05/26
Ascent Non-Cosigned Loans Review

Michael Kosoff

1/05/26
Ascent Outcomes-Based Loans: How They Work

Michael Kosoff

1/05/26
Earnest Private Student Loans: Complete Review

Michael Kosoff

1/05/26
Earnest MBA Loans Review

Michael Kosoff

1/05/26
Earnest Parent Loans: Features and Rates

Kevin Walker

1/05/26
Ascent Student Loans: Complete Review

Michael Kosoff

1/05/26
Ascent Graduate Loans Review

Michael Kosoff

1/05/26
SoFi Career Training and Bootcamp Loans

Michael Kosoff

1/05/26
Medical School Loan Comparison: Federal vs. Private

Kevin Walker

1/05/26
Complete Guide to Medical School Private Loans

Michael Kosoff

1/05/26
MPOWER DACA Student Loans Review

Michael Kosoff

1/05/26
MPOWER Graduate School Loans for International Students

Michael Kosoff

1/05/26
Best Private Loans for Medical Students

Kevin Walker

1/05/26
Edly Eligible Schools and Programs

Kevin Walker

1/05/26
Bar Exam Loan Options

Michael Kosoff

1/05/26
Complete Guide to Law School Private Loans

Kevin Walker

1/05/26
Residency and Fellowship Loan Options

Michael Kosoff

1/05/26
MPOWER International Student Loans: Complete Review

Kevin Walker

1/05/26
MPOWER No-Cosigner Loans for International Students

Michael Kosoff

1/05/26
College Ave Career Loans Review

Kevin Walker

1/05/26
Sallie Mae Smart Option: An Independent Review

Kevin Walker

1/05/26
SoFi Parent Loans Review

Michael Kosoff

1/05/26
Best Private Loans for Law Students

Michael Kosoff

1/05/26
College Ave Graduate School Loans Review

Michael Kosoff

1/05/26
How To Pay For An MBA With Student Loans

Michael Kosoff

1/05/26
Sallie Mae MBA Loans: Features and Reviews

Michael Kosoff

1/05/26
Law School Loan Planning: 1L to Bar

Michael Kosoff

1/05/26
Earnest Graduate School Loans Review

Kevin Walker

1/05/26
SoFi Graduate School Loans: MBA Medical Law Review

Kevin Walker

1/05/26
Complete Guide to MBA Private Loans

Kevin Walker

1/05/26
Guide to Medical Residency Relocation Loans

Kevin Walker

1/05/26
No Cosigner Student Loans: Options

Kevin Walker

1/05/26
13 Myths Busted About Private Student Loans

Michael Kosoff

1/05/26
Do Interest-Free Student Loans Exist?

Kevin Walker

1/05/26
Sallie Mae Student Loans: Are They Your Best Choice?

Michael Kosoff

1/05/26
LendKey Student Loans: Interest Rates and Reviews

Michael Kosoff

1/05/26
How to Get a Student Loan as an International Student

Michael Kosoff

1/05/26
College Ave Parent Loans: Are They Worth It?

Michael Kosoff

1/05/26
Sallie Mae Career Training Loans Review

Michael Kosoff

1/05/26
Sallie Mae Medical School Loans Review

Michael Kosoff

1/05/26
College Ave Student Loans: Complete Review and Interest Rates

Kevin Walker

1/05/26
Comparing Private Graduate Student Loans

Kevin Walker

1/05/26
Tribal College Student Loan Options

Michael Kosoff

1/06/26
Student Loans for DACA Recipients

Michael Kosoff

1/06/26
Military and Veteran Student Loan Benefits

Michael Kosoff

1/06/26
Student Loans for Students with Disabilities

Kevin Walker

1/06/26
Student Loans After Bankruptcy

Michael Kosoff

1/06/26
Federal Loan Servicers: Complete Directory and Reviews

Kevin Walker

1/06/26
Dependency Status and Federal Loan Eligibility

Kevin Walker

1/06/26
Federal Loan Entrance and Exit Counseling Guide

Kevin Walker

1/06/26
Engineering Graduate Private Loans

Michael Kosoff

1/06/26
Direct Subsidized vs. Unsubsidized Loans: Complete Guide

Kevin Walker

1/06/26
Masters in Education Private Loans

Kevin Walker

1/06/26
Annual and Aggregate Federal Loan Limits

Michael Kosoff

1/06/26
Best No-Cosigner Student Loans Comparison

Michael Kosoff

1/08/26
Best No-Fee Student Loans

Kevin Walker

1/08/26
Best International Student Loan Providers Comparison

Michael Kosoff

1/08/26
Best Student Loans by State

Michael Kosoff

1/08/26
Lowest Interest Rate Student Loans 2025

Kevin Walker

1/08/26
How Variable Rate Student Loans Work (Pros & Cons)

Michael Kosoff

1/08/26
How to Check Your Student Loan Balance

Kevin Walker

1/08/26
What Is a Grad PLUS Loan?

Kevin Walker

1/08/26
4 Things You Should Know About Student Loan Interest Rates

Kevin Walker

1/08/26
Emergency Student Loan Options

Michael Kosoff

1/08/26
APR vs. Interest Rate: What’s the Difference?

Michael Kosoff

1/08/26
What’s the Maximum Amount I Can Take Out From a Student Loan

Kevin Walker

1/08/26
Guide to Study Abroad and Your Student Loan

Kevin Walker

1/08/26
How to Avoid Student Loan Scams

Michael Kosoff

1/08/26
Comparing Grad PLUS Loans vs. Private Loans

Kevin Walker

1/08/26
Student Loan Options for Certificate Programs

Kevin Walker

1/08/26
How Much Student Loan Debt Is Too Much?

Kevin Walker

1/08/26
How Does Co-Signing a Student Loan Affect My Credit?

Kevin Walker

1/08/26
Do I Need a Co-Signer for a Student Loan?

Michael Kosoff

1/08/26
Fixed vs. Variable Student Loan Rates: Why It Matters

Michael Kosoff

1/08/26
Do Private and Federal Student Loans Impact Your Credit Score The Same?

Kevin Walker

1/08/26
Understanding Federal Student Loans: A Current Guide

Michael Kosoff

1/08/26
Getting Loans as a College Student With No Credit (A How-To Guide)

Kevin Walker

1/08/26
Top 8 Private Student Loan Lenders: Side-by-Side Comparison

Michael Kosoff

1/14/26

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