I co-signed my girlfriend’s student loans a decade ago and just found out she stopped paying. What are my options?

I co-signed my girlfriend’s student loans a decade ago and just found out she stopped paying. What are my options?

Co-signing a student loan can be a short-term boon, but for many people it becomes a long-term financial risk. According to higher education expert Mark Kantrowitz, more than 90 percent of private student loans require a cosigner, meaning two people are equally responsible for the debt. “A co-signer is often required on a private student … Read more