Last week, the average interest rate on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans inched down. This drop in rates is good news for borrowers interested in pursuing private student loans to make up for ...

Student loan refinance rates have dropped a bit over the last week. As of March 5, 2026, student loan refinance lenders are ...

Student loan rates have continued to hold steady over the last week. As of February 17, 2026, private student loan lenders are offering fixed rates as low as 2.69% APR and variable rates starting as ...

Student loan interest rates remain fairly stable, but federal rates are likely to change in the second half of the year Written By Written by Staff Senior Editor, Buy Side Miranda Marquit is a staff ...

A parent asked whether their child should take out student loans for their dream school. Here's how to balance college dreams ...

Miranda Marquit is a staff senior personal finance editor for Buy Side. Edited By Written by Staff Personal Finance Editor, Buy Side Valerie Morris is a staff editor at Buy Side and a personal finance ...

Borrowing money to pay for college is a decision that students and their families shouldn’t take lightly. The best lenders guide borrowers through the financing process, helping them secure the right ...

You can refinance both federal student loans and private student loans, but one is riskier than the other. When you refinance federal loans, you’re no longer eligible for federal benefits and ...

Determine the best strategy to pay off student loans by weighing loan type, interest rates, and repayment terms. Learn why prioritizing private loans often makes sense.