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The Reason Your Credit Score Went Down After Your Last Student Loan Payment

Debt elimination is a good thing, but some borrowers see a temporary drop in their credit score when they pay off an old student loan.

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Meet the Worst Federal Student Loan Repayment Plan

The worst federal student loan repayment plan has high monthly payments, no forgiveness options, and makes it harder to buy a home.

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Why Should I Shop Around For Private Student Loans?

Shopping around for private student loans is the only way to make sure you are getting the lowest interest rate. It is also very easy to do.

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Expect a Federal Student Loan Servicing Mess When Repayment Restarts

Federal student loan servicers are sounding the alarm that they are not ready for repayment to resume.

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Best Student Loan Consolidation and Refinancing Options for Lawyers

Lawyers can use both consolidation and student loan refinancing to get their loans under control, but they need to avoid dangerous mistakes.

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Private Student Loans and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Balancing private student loans and qualifying for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) isn’t easy.

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Student Loan Moves When You Start a New Job

Changing employers sometimes means that it is time to change your student loan repayment strategy.

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Help! I Fell for a Student Loan Scam! How Do I Fix Things?

If you have fallen for a student loan scam, acting quickly to fix the issue is essential.

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When Student Loan Borrowers and Their Cosigners Need Life Insurance

Life insurance is essential for many student loan cosigners.

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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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