Student Loans and Salary Negotiations
Should student loans enter the discussion when you are negotiating with a new employer? In some cases, it can get you a bigger salary. In others, it might be a mistake.
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How do I file a complaint about my student loan company?
Complaints with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau are taken very seriously by lenders. CFPB complaints help borrowers resolve their individual issues and shine a light on shady lender practices, which can lead to government lawsuits against lenders.
Graduated and Extended Repayment Plans – Useless Relics
The graduated and extended repayment plans offer lower payments than the standard repayment plan. However, these older-style plans don’t match up to more recent repayment plan offerings.
An email you need to send to your student loan lender ASAP
A helpful report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau identified a major risk for student loans with co-signers. Fortunately, the CFPB also had a strategy for fixing the problem.
Lowering the monthly payments on your Federal Student loans
Federal student loans come with many borrower protections to lower monthly payments. Refinancing is also an option, but it comes with major risks.
My Rich Uncle Gets Bankruptcy; Borrowers Get Headaches
The bankruptcy rules are different for student loan lenders and student loan borrowers. The lenders have it easy.
The Best Time to file the FAFSA… and other FAFSA myths
To help you with your FAFSA preparation, we have addressed some come myths and explained the reality.
5 Ways to Save Thousands on Your College Education
If you want to graduate without going broke, here are five tips that can save you thousands of dollars on college.
The Sherpa Guide to Finding a Student Loan Attorney
There are not many attorneys who specialize in student loan law. Finding the right lawyer may require a bit of effort.