Tips and tools to help you manage student loan debt
With college costs spiraling ever-upward, it’s no wonder that one in five adult Americans has student loan debt totaling nearly $1.6 trillion,1 with more than 2.5 million people who owe $100,000 or more.1 That debt can make it difficult to qualify for a loan or other forms of financing to move forward on your life path. Thankfully, there are options for managing the debt and getting your financial life back on solid ground.
Understanding the impact of student loan debt When making regular student loan payments, you have less money to set aside for other goals, like a home down payment, retirement or starting a family. Additionally, if you have high debt compared to your income, you may find it difficult to qualify for other financing, such as a car loan, a mortgage or credit cards.
Landlords and service providers (like cell phone and internet services) may also consider your loan payments when deciding whether you’ll be able to make your monthly payments to them.Leer más »Tips and tools to help you manage student loan debt