Health Insurance for Bariatric Surgery
Weight loss surgeries are covered by health insurance in some states and with certain plans. Finding a company and plan that covers... Read More
Student Loans
Our guides and reviews will help you navigate and pay off your student loans.
Our guides equip you with everything you need. Whether you’re a student taking out your first loan or someone dealing with monthly loan payments, we'll help you make smarter financial choices.
The Facts About Student Loans
More and more people continue to take out loans to pay for their education and many end up struggling to pay their monthly bills. In FY 2015, the student loan default rate reached 10.8 percent. That's why we're working to provide consumers with free, high-quality resources.
Learn MoreBy the numbers
Total outstanding student loan debt
$1,500,000,000,000
Average debt per borrower
$32,731
Average monthly payment
$351
Student Loan Articles
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Teen Driver Deaths: How They’ve Changed in the Past 10 Years, Where They’re Most (and Least) Common and How They’re Happening
Teen driver deaths have dropped 6.4% in the past 10 years, though they’re up 14.3% in the most recent year-over-year period. Speeding was... Read More
States That Pay the Most — and Least — on Insurance
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US States With the Most Weather Watches, Warnings and Advisories in the Past 5 Years
Washington state saw an 87.7% jump in weather watches, warnings and advisories between 2018 and 2022, while Massachusetts saw a 48.5%... Read More
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In 41 States, Drivers With Poor Credit Could Save $1,000-Plus a Year By Shopping Around for Car Insurance
The average cost of full coverage auto insurance across the U.S. based on our driver profile is $3,398 a year for someone with poor credit,... Read More
Most Expensive Homes in US Cost 66% More, on Average, to Insure
In some states, the gap between insuring an expensive home and the average policy has fallen.... Read More
High Costs and Safety Concerns: Why Millions of Americans Aren't Buying Electric Vehicles
Consumers' affinity to purchase an EV in the future could be closely aligned with their political... Read More