Will Getting an Inheritance or Large Gift Increase My Student Loan Payments?
In most cases an inheritance or gift won’t impact your monthly student loan payments, but there is at least one exception that could cause payments to go up.
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Is it Possible to “Undo” a Student Loan Consolidation or Refinance?
Fixing a mistake on a student loan refinance or consolidation is easy if you catch it early. If you are late, you have to get creative to undo the process.
Help! My Student Loan Payment Went Up Because I Got Married!
Getting married impacts student loan payments on several different federal repayment plans. Couples have several options to get payments lowered back to normal.
The Future of Student Loans: Predictions on Forgiveness, Free Tuition and Repayment Plans
After nearly a decade of closely watching student loan news and developments, I think some changes are on the horizon.
Taxes and Student Loans: Married Filing Jointly or Married Filing Seperately?
Married couples on IDR plans need to carefully consider the pros and cons of filing taxes separately. It could mean a huge savings on your monthly student loan bill.
How Children Can Help Parents Repay Parent PLUS Loans
Parent PLUS loans are legally the responsibility of the parents, but there are many different ways children can help with repayment.
Tuition is Nearly Free for Most Families at These No-Loan Colleges
Many top colleges have “no loan” policies, meaning scholarships and grants eliminate the need for student debt.
Should I Auto-Pay My Student Loans?
Automatic student loan payments help avoid late fees and offer an interest rate discount, but auto-debits also come with some major risks.
Debt-to-Income Ratios Needed for Student Loan Refinancing
Other than credit score, Debt-to-Income ratio is probably the most important number in any student loan refinance application.
