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Turn Your Student Loan Refinance Denial Into An Approval

Getting rejected on a student loan refinance application is brutal, but there are many strategies that will lead to a different outcome.

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How much Student Debt is too much?

There is a simple formula for how much student debt is too much, but there are several other factors that should also be considered.

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Do I need a divorce for lower student loan payments?

There is a marriage penalty with student loans. Careful repayment plan selection and tax preparation often means that resorting to a divorce isn’t necessary.

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Is it a good idea to pay off student loans with a HELOC?

Using a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) to pay off student loans has a couple big advantages, but it comes with major risks.

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Credit Card Debt and Student Loan Refinance Applications

Small tweaks to your credit card habits can make a huge difference when you apply to refinance your student loans.

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Consolidation and Refinance Options for Nelnet Federal Student Loans

Borrowers with federal student loans serviced by Nelnet may wish to consolidate or refinance their loans. Both options have major pros and cons.

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Should I pay off my car loan first or my student loans?

Several factors need to be considered when deciding whether a car loan or a student loan should get paid first.

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Understanding Income-Based Repayment (IBR)

Income-Based Repayment (IBR) is one of the most popular federal repayment plans. IBR can lower monthly bills and qualify for student loan forgiveness.

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SoFi vs. Earnest Student Loan Refinance Comparison

SoFi is the biggest name in student loan refinancing for a good reason, but Earnest may be the best choice for many borrowers.

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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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