Hanneh Bareham is a personal finance writer and Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI). Although she has six years of experience covering multiple forms of consumer lending, her expertise is ...

Private student loan rates are surprisingly low right now, but getting the lowest rates takes more than applying.

Many federal student loan holders can soon qualify for a discount on their interest rate if they sign up for automatic payments. However, to be eligible for the reduced rate, your debt must be in good ...

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About 70% of college students rely on loans to finance their education, according to the Urban Institute. And while federal student loans offer lower rates and more hardship relief options, they're ...

Student loan interest rates are constantly changing, so it's important to check current rates to get an idea of what you should shoot for. Federal student loan interest rates, which range from 6.39% ...

Shopping around for a good student loan rate can save you significant money over time. The lower your interest rate, the less interest you’ll owe over the life of your loan, while a higher rate ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Adam Minsky is an attorney and writer focusing on student loans. The Education Department announced a new incentive offering a 1% ...

The Covenant Scholars Foundation, a private student loan program, launched this year to provide lower interest rates for students seeking an education at faith-based colleges and universities. CSF was ...

Eligible borrowers can earn a 1 percentage point interest rate reduction if they enroll in automatic payments by September 30.

The Education Department said Thursday it will reduce interest rates by 1 percent on student loans for borrowers enrolled in automatic payments starting on July 1. The reduction will be in effect ...