I’m a spreadsheet jockey, so I’ve always managed my finances with Excel. But I’m not typical. There’s an interesting new, free service called Tuition.io that helps student borrowers manage their debt. Graduates may end up with several different types of federal, private, and parent loans that have different terms and repayment schedules, and that’s hard to keep organized. Once all the data is entered into Tuition.io, you can figure out what your repayment options are, what loans make sense to pay off first, and what payments are due when. And, it’s not offered by a loan consolidator or debt refinancing service, so it’s not like you’re going to get rotten advice because someone wants to make a commission. I’m impressed, and you might want to check it out.
Ann C. Logue
I teach and write about finance. I’m the author of four books in Wiley’s …For Dummies series, a fintech content expert, and an avid traveler. Among other things.
