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Student Loan Forgiveness is Probably Happening: What to do Right Now

Now is the time to tweak your federal loans to make sure you maximize any upcoming student loan forgiveness.

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Should I Drop Out of College to Keep My Student Loan Debt Under Control?

Leaving school to avoid student loans may prevent more debt accumulation, but sometimes it makes things worse.

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Why Do I Have An Unexpected Student Loan On My Credit Report?

Student loan surprises on your credit report may seem scary, but they usually don’t have a negative impact on the borrower.

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How to Qualify for Independent Student Status on the FAFSA

Independent students can get larger student loans and more financial aid from the FAFSA.

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I’ve Paid More than I Originally Borrowed: Why Do I Still Have a Balance?

Lenders often charge borrowers far more than what they originally borrowed because of interest and fees, but sometimes extra costs are avoidable.

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How to Repay Student Loans if you Live Paycheck to Paycheck

If money is tight, there are several student loan strategies that can be used to make student debt more manageable.

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Credit Cards and College: An Easy Decision

Some experts say college freshmen should have credit cards. They are wrong. Responsible or not, the lessons are worth the pain.

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How Does SoFi Help with Student Loans?

SoFi offers some borrowers lower payments and lower interest rates. However, in certain circumstances, using SoFi is a mistake.

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Fighting Inflation: How to Stop Student Loan Interest Rate Increases

Inflation often means higher student loan payments for borrowers. However, interest rates increases are avoidable.

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  • Tools
    • Old Income-Based Repayment (IBR) Calculator
    • New Income-Based Repayment (IBR) Calculator
    • Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) Calculator
  • 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
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