It's an interesting question: are student loans an economic wrecking ball? More and more, I have heard mention of how Millennials aren't buying homes and how that is ruining the economy. But why aren't Millennials buying homes? I think there are many reasons. After all, we're a population of 70 million+, so we couldn't possibly hone in on just one explanation. Yes, student debt is on the rise. But how much does that affect the…

Hey all! Welcome back to the Student Loan Series. This is the continuation of a post series that started with Saving Joyfully. The purpose of this series is to gain some insight from some friends who also had large amounts of student debt. I've given you my tips for paying off student loans, but I'm sure I haven't covered everything. Next up in the series is Diana from Diana on a Dime. Diana is also…

Hello and welcome to the first entry in the student loan series! This is the first post in a brand new series here at TFF. The purpose of this series is to help you gain perspective with regard to student loans. In addition to helping understand how you compare to others, the hope is that you may also gain some helpful tips for how to eliminate your student loans more quickly. In the interest of…

It's no secret that college is expensive. Personally, I studied at Marquette University. I really enjoyed my time there, but the fact is that Marquette tuition is not cheap. College tuition rates have risen at unprecedented rates over the past several decades. At the same time, inflation-adjusted salaries for college grads have remained virtually unchanged since 1960. So, is college still worth it? Is there a looming college tuition/attendance bubble? Like most things here in…

TFF Rating: ★★★★★ 5/5 SoFi is a lender offering a variety of financial services. These include personal loans, savings, and investing. In this SoFi review, we'll take a look at their student loan refinancing.This lender gets high marks in a variety of reviews, and here at TFF, we won't stray from that. The process is simple and straightforward and they have attractive rates.Let's take a closer look at what makes SoFi one of the best…