Articles by Brianna McGurran
How Student Loans Work: Guide for First-Time Borrowers
June 29, 2021
You borrow money for your education and agree to repay it, almost always with interest — that’s the crux of how student loans work. While... read more
Brianna McGurran is a personal finance writer and editor who specializes in covering credit, debt and paying for college. As a former staff writer and spokesperson at NerdWallet, she wrote “Ask Brianna,” a financial advice column syndicated by the Associated Press, and contributed her expertise to media outlets including The New York Times, ABC World News Tonight and the Today Show.
June 29, 2021
You borrow money for your education and agree to repay it, almost always with interest — that’s the crux of how student loans work. While... read more