Eric Kirste

2 days ago | lendedu.com | Rebecca Lake |Eric Kirste

You have big goals you want to reach with your money, and a financial advisor can help you get there. Financial advisors—whose titles may include financial planner, wealth advisor, or wealth manager—work with people like you who need advice on budgeting, saving, retirement planning, and taxes. They bring knowledge, expertise, and training to the table that the average person may not have. But how much does a financial advisor cost? And is it worth it to pay a fee for financial advice?

6 days ago | lendedu.com | Anna Baluch |Eric Kirste

If you have significant student loan debt, you may be overwhelmed and looking for resources to help you pay it off. Depending on your situation, you might qualify for student loan forgiveness to reduce your financial burden and improve your finances.  Let’s take a closer look at student loan forgiveness programs and how they work so you can determine whether they’re worth pursuing.

2 weeks ago | lendedu.com | Catherine Collins |Eric Kirste

Student loan default happens when you fail to repay your loan as agreed, typically after missing several months of payments. Defaulting can trigger serious consequences, including damage to your credit score, wage garnishment, and loss of access to repayment plans or forgiveness programs. Default timelines vary by loan type. Federal student loans usually default after 270 days of missed payments.