Articles by Andrew Pentis
Zombie Student Loan Debt: How to Handle Old Bills You Thought You Paid
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Americ McCullagh was so desperate to rid herself of more than $40,000 in student loan debt that she used her home’s equity to do it.... read more
DACA Financial Aid: How ‘Dreamers’ Can Get Help Paying for College
June 30, 2020
No federal law forbids undocumented immigrants from seeking a degree in the U.S. However, only 5% to 10% of the estimated 65,000 DACA students who... read more
Student Loans for Single Moms and Dads — And Other Financial Aid
June 10, 2020
If you have a child who’s years from leaving the nest, you have time to save up for their college costs. But paying for your... read more
Direct PLUS Loan Credit Counseling: What You Need to Know
May 28, 2020
If you have bad credit, you can still secure a direct PLUS loan from the federal government — but you might have to complete 20... read more
How to Pick the Best 529 Plan For You
April 20, 2020
Many parents want to start saving for future educational expenses for their kids as soon as possible. One popular way to do so is through... read more