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MyFedLoan Mistakenly Says I’m Delinquent

MyFedLoan said my student loan was delinquent. They were wrong, and it was a headache, but I learned some interesting information.

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Sherpa Tip: Talk to Your Lender by Email

Email isn’t just convenient. Sticking to email communication increases lender accountability.

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Sherpa Tip: Ask for Lower Payments Even If You Don’t Need Them

Lower payments free up cash to attack high-interest student debt. The same monthly spending can put a bigger dent in your debt.

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How do lenders decide on my student loan interest rate?

There are many factors that go into determining a student loan interest rate. Some are based on the borrowers but others are not.

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Should I Pick a 5, 10, 15 or 20 Year Student Loan Refinance?

The right repayment length for your student loan refinance will depend upon your financial resources and how aggressive you want to be.

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Retroactive Loan Forgiveness and Fixing PSLF Rejections and Errors

Retroactively fixing Public Service Loan Forgiveness issues would be great, but outside of one limited program, options are limited.

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Student Loan Plan: Moving from IBR to REPAYE

Switching from IBR to REPAYE has major benefits, but some couples will need to do some math to find the best option.

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Cosigners on Student Loans: A Last Resort Option

Lenders have made cosigning on student loans a routine practice, but cosigning any loan is a risky decision with major consequences.

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Getting Married: Do I Refinance and Abandon PSLF?

Marriage can change the math on student loan forgiveness. In some cases, shifting to an aggressive repayment strategy is better than sticking with Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

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    • Old Income-Based Repayment (IBR) Calculator
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    • 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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