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Student Loan Repayment Restart Checklist

With the federal student loan payment and interest pause coming to a close, borrowers have several items to check off before the restart.

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What Happens to My Student Loan if my Bank or Lender Collapses?

A bank failure can have significant impacts for student loan borrowers.

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When Will Student Loan Repayment Actually Start?

Nailing down the exact date of the repayment restart isn’t easy, but we know enough to have a pretty good idea of when that first bill will be due.

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SoFi’s Lawsuit to End Payment Pause is Great News for Joe Biden

SoFi’s decision to file a lawsuit to end the student loan pause seems like a questionable business decision, but it puts Joe Biden in a win-win situation.

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Tips for Borrowers Stuck with Large Student Loans and a Worthless Degree

College doesn’t work out for every student. Dealing with student debt in this situation can be especially frustrating, but there is usually a path forward.

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The Best Student Loan Refinance Rates for March 2023

With interest rates on the rise, and likely to go higher, now is a great time to lock in the security of a fixed-rate loan.

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Laurel Road vs. Earnest Student Loan Refinance Showdown

Earnest and Laurel Road are two top refinance lenders, but they target borrowers using very different strategies.

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All Repayment Plans Eligible for PSLF, Plus Tips and Strategy

Between temporary programs and alternative calculations, it isn’t easy to identify all of the repayment plans eligible for PSLF.

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How to Lower Interest Rates on Variable-Rate Private Student Loans

Rapidly increasing interest rates make student loan repayment especially difficult. These strategies will help keep things manageable.

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  • RepaymentPLANS & FORGIVENESS
    • Lower Payments
    • Student Loan Forgiveness
    • Cosigner Issues
    • Repayment Plans
    • Loan Servicers
    • Consolidation
    • Debt Elimination
    • Parent PLUS Loans
  • RefinanceRATES, TIPS & REVIEWS
    • Refinance Reviews
    • Best Interest Rates
    • Lender Comparisons
    • Refinance Strategy
  • Life with LoansMARRIAGE, TAXES & MORE
    • Retirement
    • Home Ownership
    • Marriage
    • Taxes
    • Scam Alerts
  • PlanningSTUDENTS & PARENTS
    • Paying for School
    • Student Loan Reviews
    • Income Share Agreements