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Financial literacy after graduation

Transitioning from college life to the real world can be difficult to navigate. Improve your financial literacy by learning how to budget and manage your student loan debt.

 

Student loan forgiveness and taxes: What you need to know

Financial Literacy

Student loan forgiveness and taxes: What you need to know

Learn more about student loan forgiveness programs, whether taxes may apply, and how you can prepare best for any taxes.

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Ways to reduce your student loan costs

Financial Literacy

Nov 21, 2023

Ways to reduce your student loan costs

Ways to reduce your student loan costs

Financial Literacy

4 min. Read

Looking for ways to reduce your student loan costs? See which strategies Discover Student Loans recommends to reduce costs and help you pay off your loan early.

What do I do if I can’t pay my student loans?

Financial Literacy

Aug 31, 2023

What do I do if I can’t pay my student loans?

What do I do if I can’t pay my student loans?

Financial Literacy

6 min. Read

Many people struggle with making regular student loan payments and may not be aware that there are options available. Find helpful tips on getting help paying when you need it.

Avoiding financial peer pressure

Financial Literacy

Apr 11, 2023

Avoiding financial peer pressure

Avoiding financial peer pressure

Financial Literacy

5 min. Read

Life after college brings many social opportunities, making it easy to blow your budget. However, Discover Student Loans can help you find a balance between enjoying your social life and managing personal finances.

Balancing student loan debt

Financial Literacy

Apr 10, 2023

Balancing student loan debt

Balancing student loan debt

Financial Literacy

4 min. Read

If you have debt from student loans, should you take on more to buy a house or car? Discover Student Loans helps you balance student loan debt so you can afford other costs in your financial plan.

Should you refinance student loans with a mortgage?

Financial Literacy

Apr 10, 2023

Should you refinance student loans with a mortgage?

Should you refinance student loans with a mortgage?

Financial Literacy

5 min. Read

Learn how to refinance your student loan using your home equity to pay off college. Let us highlight the risks and benefits of using home equity to pay student loans.

How to budget for retirement and student loan payments

Financial Literacy

Apr 07, 2023

How to budget for retirement and student loan payments

How to budget for retirement and student loan payments

Financial Literacy

6 min. Read

Should you be saving for retirement while trying to pay off your student loans? Discover Student Loans explains how to prioritize debt payoff and early retirement budgeting.

How I graduated college without owing a cent

Financial Literacy

Mar 15, 2023

How I graduated college without owing a cent

How I graduated college without owing a cent

Financial Literacy

6 min. Read

While loans are a viable option for paying for college, there are ways to avoid student loan debt. Discover Student Loans shares how you can graduate without owing a cent.

Creating a budget after college

Financial Literacy

Mar 10, 2023

Creating a budget after college

Creating a budget after college

Financial Literacy

0 min. Read

Creating a budget for financial planning is always important, especially after college as your career takes off. Learn how to create a budget with help from Discover Student Loans.

5 tips for living with a roommate after college

Financial Literacy

Feb 04, 2023

5 tips for living with a roommate after college

5 tips for living with a roommate after college

Financial Literacy

6 min. Read

Living with a roommate after college may be ideal for your budget, but there are many things to consider before signing a lease with another person. Discover Student Loans offers tips on how to make living with roommates a more pleasant experience.

Dating with debt

Financial Literacy

Jan 30, 2023

Dating with debt

Dating with debt

Financial Literacy

3 min. Read

Don’t let student debt hold you back from finding love. Learn how to balance debt and relationships with some tips from Discover Student Loans.

Strike out on your own: tips for renting your first apartment

Financial Literacy

Jan 04, 2023

Strike out on your own: tips for renting your first apartment

Strike out on your own: tips for renting your first apartment

Financial Literacy

5 min. Read

Living alone for the first time is an exciting step in adulthood. However, there's a lot to consider with costs and leases when renting your first apartment. Get tips from Discover Student Loans on how to strike out on your own.