Kennedy Edgerton

Updates Editor

About

Kennedy Edgerton is an Updates Editor on the Mortgages and Loans team, leveraging his passion for writing and personal finance to produce stimulating content that empowers readers to enhance their lives through advised decision-making. He has written for several publications, including college newspapers, websites, and blogs on topics relating to politics, music, sports and film. Kennedy is a graduate of Morehouse College with a degree in Cinema, Television and Emerging Media Studies.

Kennedy Edgerton joined Forbes Advisor in 2023 as an intern on the Mortgage & Loans team before transitioning into a full-time role as an Updates Editor. His journalism journey began during his junior year of college when he took a news writing class as an elective. From there, Kennedy’s love for journalism began, propelling him to join the college newspaper as a staff writer and pursue other freelance writing opportunities with NBC Sports.com and HipHopDX.com.

Forbes Advisor allows Kennedy to use his writing skills to aid readers in making wise and informed decisions in real estate and personal finance.

Outside of Forbes Advisor, Kennedy also has extensive experience in film and television production for Paramount, Lifetime Network and various production companies in Atlanta, GA. He is a passionate filmmaker and storyteller who produces impactful, thought-provoking work. In his free time, Kennedy is also an avid rugby player and enthusiast.

Expertise

Personal Finance
Mortgages
Auto Finance

Education

Morehouse College — Bachelor of Arts, Cinema, Television and Emerging Media Studies

12 hours ago

Private Student Loan Companies Accused Of Failing Borrowers Now Face Millions In Penalties

A student loan servicer and a group of trusts that hold student loans may have to pay millions of dollars in penalties and compensation after allegedly failing to respond to borrower requests for payment relief. The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau,...
7 days ago

Borrowers Who Attended Now-Closed College Get $6.1 Billion In Student Loan Forgiveness

The Biden Administration is canceling another $6.1 billion in student loan debt—this time for 317,000 people who attended a chain of for-profit colleges accused of misleading students about the career opportunities their educations would bring. Borrowers who are eligible for...
2 weeks ago

HomeServices Becomes Final Brokerage To Settle Real Estate Agent Fee Lawsuit

The final real estate brokerage involved in a major lawsuit over agent commissions has agreed to a settlement in the landmark case. HomeServices of America will pay $250 million to resolve a series of lawsuits that challenged how real estate...
4 weeks ago

277,000 Student Loan Borrowers To Receive $7.4 Billion In Latest Wave Of Debt Forgiveness

The Biden Administration is canceling another $7.4 billion in student loan debt. More than 277,000 borrowers will soon receive notification emails with details of their forgiveness. Friday’s announcement comes just days after President Joe Biden unveiled a new student loan...
1 month ago

Biden Unveils New Student Loan Forgiveness Plan For Millions Of Borrowers

President Joe Biden has announced another new broad student loan forgiveness plan that would cancel the debt of millions of borrowers who haven’t already received debt relief under existing programs. At an appearance in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday, Biden unveiled...
1 month ago

FAFSA Tax Glitch Could Further Delay College Financial Aid Offers

With just weeks to go before the traditional May 1 deadline for students to accept their college admission offers, the Department of Education has found tax data errors that could further delay the processing of many students’ financial aid forms....
1 month ago

Yet Another FAFSA Error Could Further Delay College Financial Aid Offers

Hundreds of thousands of students and their families may face a further delay in receiving their college financial aid offers because of yet another glitch in the system that’s used to determine eligibility. The Department of Education has announced that...
2 months ago

$5.8 Billion In New Student Loan Forgiveness Targets First Responders, Teachers

The White House has announced another $5.8 billion in student loan debt relief, this time directed at almost 78,000 public service workers, such as teachers, firefighters and nurses. This latest round of student loan forgiveness, announced Thursday, follows fixes made...
2 months ago

Time’s Running Out For Student Loan Forgiveness—Here’s How To Qualify

The deadline is fast approaching for borrowers to make sure they qualify for student loan forgiveness. Student loan borrowers with several types of commercially managed student loans have until April 30 to consolidate them and take advantage of the one-time...
2 months ago

Colleges Begin Receiving Student FAFSA Information Following Months-Long Delay

After months of delays, the first round of data from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, has now been sent to a short list of colleges and universities. The transmission of Institutional Student Information Records, or ISIRs,...
3 months ago

Social Security Number Glitch On FAFSA College Aid Form Triggers Latest Fix

Students whose parents don’t have a Social Security number are now able to apply for college financial aid, according to the Department of Education. The department has announced that it is fixing a glitch in the newly revamped Free Application...
3 months ago

Another $1.2 Billion In Student Loan Debt Canceled—Are You Eligible?

More than 150,000 Americans are about to have some—or all—of their student loan balances wiped away. The Biden Administration announced Wednesday that another $1.2 billion in student loan debt is being forgiven. Borrowers enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable...
3 months ago

10 Scholarships For High School Seniors

There's no such thing as free money—but scholarships come pretty close. These financial aid awards can be need-based, merit-based or academic-based. And they can help reduce the financial burden of a college education. Before you start applying for scholarships, carefully...
3 months ago

Education Department Aims To Fast-Track Financial Aid Following FAFSA Delay

The Department of Education has announced new steps to help colleges speed up the processing of financial aid applications following a rocky rollout of the newly overhauled Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. The moves will reduce administrative...
3 months ago

Can You Still Take Out Federal Student Loans From Sallie Mae?

Sallie Mae is a student loan company offering private undergraduate loans, career training loans and graduate student loans. The lender previously offered federal student loans to applicants. However, those seeking federal loans from Sallie Mae will find that the lender...
3 months ago

How To Recertify Income-Driven Repayment For Student Loans

The U.S. Education Department offers several income-driven repayment (IDR) plans that reduce your student loan payments to a manageable monthly sum. If you repay your federal loans through an IDR plan, you’ll need to recertify your plan annually by submitting...
12 hours ago

Looking For A Roommate? New Zillow Feature Lets You Browse Individual Rooms For Rent

Zillow users can now view individual room listings alongside traditional rental and home sale listings on the company’s website. The move comes as more Americans look for ways to reduce monthly housing expenses as rents and home prices continue to...
3 months ago

What To Know Before Applying For Grad PLUS Loans

A graduate degree can be useful if you’re willing to pay high tuition expenses. However, these degrees can cost between $54,000 to $73,000, according to the Education Data Initiative—and that price may increase over time. Most graduates will need federal...
3 months ago

How Does An Apprenticeship Work?

Job experience can be invaluable to current college students and recent graduates looking to advance in their careers. Similar to an internship, an apprenticeship is designed to provide you with valuable experience to place you into a new career. While...
3 months ago

Rocket Homes Teams Up With Apple Vision Pro For Immersive House Tours

Prospective home buyers can now find and tour their dream homes in mixed reality—without leaving their living rooms. Online real estate platform Rocket Homes is making its app available on Apple Vision Pro, the tech giant’s new headset that blends...
3 months ago

Navient Outsources Servicing Of 2.7 Million Student Loans To Its Rival MOHELA—Is Your Loan Affected?

Almost 3 million borrowers will soon have a new student loan servicer. Navient—once a major player in the student loan servicing industry—has announced plans to outsource the servicing of its remaining accounts to competitor MOHELA. The move will affect 2.7...
3 months ago

How Is A Student Loan Different From A Scholarship?

The most important thing to consider before applying to college is how to fund your education. If you can’t cover your tuition and expenses out of pocket, you’ll need to consider standard financial aid, such as a loan or scholarship....
3 months ago

Explore Corporate Scholarships To Reduce Your College Expenses

Applying for scholarships is the best way to pay for school since you don’t have to repay scholarships after graduation. The money can cover several expenses, including tuition, housing, textbooks and more. However, many students don’t know where to find...
3 months ago

With 1% Drop In Mortgage Rates, Home Buyers Get $40K More In Purchasing Power, Redfin Says

Prospective homeowners can now afford a more expensive house than they could just a few months ago, thanks to a drop in mortgage rates. An analysis by real estate brokerage site Redfin finds that a buyer with a $3,000 monthly...
3 months ago

8 Career Paths That Can Cancel Your Student Loan Debt

A college education can open pathways to rewarding career opportunities in several industries. Unfortunately, student loans debt can financially burden graduates for years to come. However, some careers offer student loan forgiveness opportunities to incentive graduates to join the workforce....
3 months ago

Promised FAFSA Fix Will Release Another $1.8 Billion In College Financial Aid For Families

The Department of Education will adjust its aid calculations based on the Free Application for Federal Aid, or FAFSA, to account for the sharp rise in inflation. That move will free up an estimated $1.8 billion in financial aid for...
3 months ago

Can DACA Students Receive Federal Financial Aid?

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students aren’t eligible for federal financial aid, although they can qualify for other aid, including state grants and scholarships. DACA students can also receive in-state tuition and additional loans to cover any remaining college...
3 months ago

Can I Use The FAFSA For Student Loan Money?

Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an important step for most college students looking to fund their education. The FAFSA is simple, yet versatile as a tool for financial aid—although it isn’t a loan itself. Before...
3 months ago

Lowering a Mortgage Rate With Discount Points May Be Pointless: Freddie Mac Research

More prospective homeowners are using discount points to buy down mortgage rates, which have been at historic highs. But that might not be a good deal, according to a new report from Freddie Mac, which found that many borrowers who...
4 months ago

Best Medical School Loan Forgiveness Programs For Doctors

Although a career in healthcare can be lucrative, the education required to become a doctor can be expensive. If you have a substantial amount of debt, there are many medical school loan forgiveness programs available to eliminate some of your...

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