Rebecca Safier

Rebecca Safier is a personal finance writer specializing in student loans, financial aid, and career development. She has her Master of Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and her work has been featured in Huffington Post, MarketWatch, U.S. News, and more.

Articles by Rebecca Safier

$10,000 in Student Loan Forgiveness Could Cancel Federal Debt for 1 in 3 Borrowers

The White House says there’s no final decision on student loan cancellation, despite a report from the Washington Post that the Biden administration is set... read more

Federal Student Loan Borrowers Will Save Average of $6,949 During Moratorium — Including $834 Amid Latest Extension

While the coronavirus pandemic has posed financial challenges for many over the past nearly two years, student loan borrowers have enjoyed some relief in this... read more

Personal Loans vs. Payday Loans: What’s the Difference?

When you take out a personal loan, you typically borrow between $1,000 and $50,000 and pay it off in installments over several years. Payday loans,... read more

How to Get Out of Debt on a Low Income

Figuring out how to get out of debt on a low income is no easy feat. While some financial “gurus” tell you to cut back... read more

Can I Use My IRA to Pay Off Student Loans?

If you’re facing a burdensome amount of student debt, you might be considering withdrawing from your retirement savings to pay off your loans. While you... read more

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