The Complete Guide to Federal Direct Student Loan Consolidation
Federal direct consolidation is an essential move for some student loan borrowers and a huge mistake for others.
Accelerated Forgiveness: Making Extra Payments for Quicker Forgiveness
Options to speed up student loan forgiveness by paying extra are limited.
Expert Thoughts on a Student Loan Payment Strike
Before borrowers embark on student loan payment strikes, they should consider their strategy’s potential effectiveness and other available options.
Middle-Income Families Hit Hardest by Federal Student Loan Restart
Borrowers on the extreme ends of the income spectrum won’t struggle when federal student loan repayment resumes. The borrowers in the middle are a different story.
SAVE Repayment Strategy: Balancing Extra Payments, $0 Payments and the Subsidy
Qualifying for a SAVE subsidy gives borrowers an opportunity to get creative with their debt elimination strategy.
The Best Student Loan Refinance Rates for September 2023
Inflation is an issue for refinance rates, but borrowers looking for a fixed-rate loan still have plenty of choices.
Lower Payments on SAVE vs Faster Forgiveness on PAYE or IBR
For graduate borrowers, SAVE isn’t always the best student loan repayment plan. Some people might be better off with quicker forgiveness on PAYE or IBR.
Interest Charges Are About to Start: Steps to Take Now
Federal student loans resume charging interest on September 1, 2023.
Federal Student Loan Repayment Plan Options and Strategy
There are many different federal repayment plans and each option comes with unique advantages and disadvantages.