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Andrew Pentis

Andrew Pentis is a writer specializing in personal finance and paying for college. Andrew earned his degree from Arizona State University Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Communication. His work has appeared in about 40 publications.

Articles by Andrew Pentis

Your Complete Guide to State Financial Aid Grants

About 57% families used at least one grant to help pay for college during the 2018-19 academic year, according to a 2019 Sallie Mae report... read more

72% of Federal Student Loan Borrowers Aren’t Financially Ready to Resume Payments

Rumblings emerged from Washington, D.C., in early March that the White House was considering yet another extension of the pandemic-inspired moratorium on federal student loan... read more

Americans’ Biggest Financial Turnoffs: Relying on Parents for Money, Unemployment and Debt

Living in the family basement or not pulling in a paycheck have long been red flags on the dating scene. And though the COVID-19 pandemic... read more

43% of Americans Have Gone Into Debt Trying to Buy Happiness, While 33% Say Money Makes Them Happier Than Love

If money is a means to an end, the desired end for most of us is happiness. However, a large minority of Americans have gone... read more

College Grants and Scholarships for Women

Although college can be expensive, there are college grants for women that can help lower the price tag. Some organizations also offer scholarships for moms... read more

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