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A Bankruptcy Lawyer Just Did a Reddit AMA About Student Loan Debt. His Responses are Terrifying

By Tyler HakesLast updated on February 25, 2025

Today, Neil Sader, a Kansas City-based bankruptcy lawyer took to Reddit to do an Ask Me Anything (AMA) about bankruptcy and student loan debt. “Student loans are killing millennials and the middle class,” wrote Sader in his post title. In the thread, many current and former college students asked questions related to student loans and …

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“Cheapest” Student Loans – How to Find Student Loans that Save You Money

By Tyler HakesLast updated on March 24, 2025

Student loans can be a necessary evil when it comes to financing the cost of a college education. Most students graduate with some level of student loan debt. But, loans don’t have to be debilitating if you understand your options and choose loans that offer you fair terms and rates. Where to look for the “cheapest” …

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Why the FAFSA Matters For Your Student Loans

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is one of those documents that people treat like some kind of mystic, unknown entity. Few people really feel knowledgeable about the process of completing the FAFSA, how to go about completing it, or why it the FAFSA matters. Why does the FAFSA matter for student loans? …

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Student Loan Guide for Lawyers: Forgiveness, Assistance, Consolidation, & Refinancing

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you’ve recently graduated law school, you’re probably trying to adjust to an entirely new lifestyle. You’re no longer a broke college student, but the loans you’ve taken to pay your way through school have been stacking up–big time. This guide is to help lawyers and law school graduates navigate the process of student loan …

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M.Ed Degree vs. MAT Degree: What’s the Difference?

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you’re a teacher considering getting a Master’s Degree (and you probably should be–there are a lot of reasons to look into it) then you’ve likely realized that there are a number of directions you can take. One of the biggest decisions is whether to pursue a Master of Education (M.Ed) or a Master of …

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Consolidating Private and Federal Student Loans

By Tyler HakesLast updated on February 25, 2025

Many college grads have student loan debt from multiple sources. Usually, the biggest chunk of debt is owed to the U.S. Department of Education in the form of Federal Direct subsidized and unsubsidized loans. But, many students also have private student loans from companies like Sallie Mae (now Navient), Discover, or a local bank or …

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What You Should Know About Refinancing Student Loans Through a Private Lender

By Tyler HakesLast updated on February 25, 2025

In the world of student loans, you basically have two options: Federal loans and private loans. Most students borrow federal loans first–until they reach their maximum amount each year–and then rely on private student loans to make up any difference between the cost of college and the amount they can borrow from the feds. These …

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Why the Ivy League Isn’t Right for Everyone (From an Ivy League Student)

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022

One very thoughtful high school senior has been solicited for his college admissions advice almost endlessly after being accepted to an Ivy League college early action. Emil Friedman writes articulately about some of what is so incredibly flawed about the way students and parents view our broken college admissions system. Mr. Friedman talks about the misplaced …