<span class="fn" data-placement="right" data-content=" Sarah Brady Sarah Brady is a personal finance consultant who loves helping people improve their financial wellness. Her writing is inspired by her work as a credit and housing counselor, where she’s coached hundreds of people to build budgets, improve their credit and buy affordable housing. […]

<span class="fn" data-placement="right" data-content=" Miranda Marquit Miranda Marquit has been a financial journalist for more than 12 years and is a nationally-recognized financial expert specializing in career, investing, financial planning, and small business topics. She has contributed to, and been quoted by, numerous national and local media outlets, including Forbes, […]

Does the amount you earn on a yearly basis pale in comparison to your monthly student loan payments? Do you have federal student loans? If the answer is “yes” to both of these, then you might benefit from a student loan repayment plan. These income-driven plans include: Income-driven repayment plans […]

<span class="fn" data-placement="right" data-content=" Stephanie Vozza Stephanie Vozza is an experienced writer who specializes in business and finance. She’s been a regular columnist for Fast Company for five years, and her byline has appeared in Inc., Entrepreneur and Success magazines. “> Stephanie Vozza Piggy banks are fun for small change, […]

<span class="fn" data-placement="right" data-content=" Rachel Morey “> Rachel Morey Getty Images If you are shopping for an auto loan, it’s helpful to get quotes from multiple lenders to ensure you receive the lowest possible interest rate and most favorable terms. For members of the military and their families, Navy Federal […]

<span class="fn" data-placement="right" data-content=" Kat Tretina Kat Tretina is a freelance finance writer and certified student loan counselor based in Orlando. She is focused on helping people pay down their debt and increase their incomes. Her work has been featured in publications like The Huffington Post, Entrepreneur, Forbes, and more. […]

<span class="fn" data-placement="right" data-content=" Brynne Conroy Brynne Conroy is a personal finance writer based in Pittsburgh. She enjoys exploring the space where personal finances meet with individuals’ day-to-day challenges and triumphs, and writes about such issues for various publications both on the web and in print. In addition, she regularly […]

<span class="fn" data-placement="right" data-content=" Lauren Perez Lauren is a Savings Writer at MagnifyMoney and DepositAccounts.com, focused on the latest banking news and providing the best banking recommendations. Lauren graduated from the University of Rochester. “> Lauren Perez Get rewarded for your spending with the Green Dot Unlimited Cash Back Bank […]

<span class="fn" data-placement="right" data-content=" James Ellis James is a staff writer at MagnifyMoney covering savings, retirement and investing. “> James Ellis Successfully saving for retirement requires dedication and self-restraint, but more than half the country admits to robbing their future selves in order to satisfy today’s spending needs, according to […]

iStock Well known for its low-rate student loan refinancing options, SoFi launched its own private student loans this year for undergraduates, graduate students and parents. With a SoFi student loan, you can enjoy a streamlined application process, competitive rates and flexible repayment terms, though there are some drawbacks as well. […]