Fiona Brooks

Federal student loans are fully discharged upon a borrower's death with proper documentation. Private student loan policies vary by lender, with some offering discharge...

 The maximum lifetime federal student loan amount for dependent undergraduates is $31,000 (with no more than $23,000 in subsidized loans), while independent undergraduates can...

 No, you typically cannot pay student loans directly with a credit card. Federal and most private loan servicers don't accept credit cards as payment...

 Missing student loan payments triggers a cascade of consequences including credit damage, collection costs, potential wage garnishment, tax refund seizure, and loss of borrowing...

To take out student loans in the United States, start by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as early as October...

The number of payday loans you can have simultaneously varies significantly by state—some states allow multiple loans with specific caps, others limit you to...

If you're wondering about the impact of student loans on your credit score, here's what you need to know: Student loans can both help...