How the Biden Administration is Updating IDR Payment Counts
40,000 borrowers are about to get their remaining student loan balance forgiven, and millions more will move closer to IDR loan forgiveness.
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.
What Happens to My Student Loan if my Bank or Lender Collapses?
A bank failure can have significant impacts for student loan borrowers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.