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Samantha Park

Samantha Park

Samantha Park is a writer with a background in public service work. She earned a M.S. in Professional Writing from Towson University where she focused on writing for the private and public sectors, and has previously graduated with an A.A. in Psychology from Anne Arundel Community College and a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Maryland College Park. Samantha has worked within and alongside the public sector for over a decade and cares deeply about empowering marginalized youth, expanding access to opportunity through education, and increasing community involvement.

Recent Articles From Samantha

Refinancing Student Loans
7 min read

Refinancing Student Loans

Refinancing can be a helpful way to reshape your student loans, but the right choice depends on your goals, your finances, and what you’re willing to trade off.

Samantha ParkSamantha Park Apr 29, 2026
Federal vs. Private Student Loans: What’s the Difference?
6 min read

Federal vs. Private Student Loans: What’s the Difference?

One of the biggest decisions when it comes to student loans is whether to go federal or private. Learn the benefits and tradeoffs of each so you can choose the right fit for your repayment journey.

Samantha ParkSamantha Park Apr 15, 2026
How Much Income Do You Need to Afford Student Loan Payments?
5 min read

How Much Income Do You Need to Afford Student Loan Payments?

Learn how much the average household needs to live financially balanced with student debt.

Samantha ParkSamantha Park Mar 18, 2026
Supporting Workplace Equity with Student Loan Assistance
5 min read

Supporting Workplace Equity with Student Loan Assistance

DEI is good for business, but student debt hurts workplace equity. Learn how you can support all employees through student loan assistance and 529 savings benefits.

Samantha ParkSamantha Park Feb 04, 2026
How to Reach Your Financial New Year’s Resolutions
5 min read

How to Reach Your Financial New Year’s Resolutions

6 tips you can use to achieve your financial goals in 2026.

Samantha ParkSamantha Park Jan 07, 2026
Boost Your PTO Buyback
4 min read

Boost Your PTO Buyback

Offering a PTO buyback helps your most dedicated employees, but being taxed as supplemental income decreases its value. Learn how you can offer tax-free or tax-advantaged PTO buybacks this year.

Samantha ParkSamantha Park Dec 10, 2025
Curing the Pharmacist Student Debt Endemic with Employer Benefits
6 min read

Curing the Pharmacist Student Debt Endemic with Employer Benefits

High student debt, stressful work environments, and emotional burnout leave pharmacists struggling. Employer student loan repayment benefits can make the difference.

Samantha ParkSamantha Park Oct 22, 2025
529 Plans for Adults
3 min read

529 Plans for Adults

529 savings plans can be used for more than college! Learn how you can take advantage of 529 plans as an adult and build a safety net for whatever your future holds.

Samantha ParkSamantha Park Sep 24, 2025
How to Minimize Student Loans While in College
6 min read

How to Minimize Student Loans While in College

The ultimate price of a bachelor’s degree is over $500k. Here’s how you can minimize the cost and set yourself up for a bright financial future along the way.

Samantha ParkSamantha Park Sep 10, 2025