Why Did My Federal Student Loan Balance Drop to Zero?
If your federal student loan balance suddenly drops to zero, there are several logical reasons that might explain what happened.
Why 40% of Federal Borrowers Missed Their October Payments
8.8 million federal borrowers haven’t paid their October bill, and affordable payments may not be the biggest issue.
The Department of Education Needs to Extend the One-Time Payment Count Adjustment Deadline
In a few weeks, a little known deadline will pass and many borrowers will miss out on a great opportunity for quicker student loan forgiveness.
How Inflation Changes the Student Loan Refinance Math
Oustside of a couple exceptions, most borrowers will want to steer clear of student loan refinancing while interest rates are high.
How SAVE Changed Income-Driven Repayment: Goodbye to REPAYE, PAYE, IBR, and ICR
The newly announced SAVE plan will eliminate or change most of the income-driven repayment plans currently available.
Federal Student Loans in Retirement: Monthly Payment Calculations, Forgiveness, and Estate Planning
Federal student loan perks provide borrowers with valuable protections during retirement.
What Happens to Student Loans During a Gap Year?
Taking a break from college can have a major impact on student loans. Problems can be minimized by planning ahead.
How to Protect Yourself from MOHELA Mistakes as Restart Gets Ugly
A few simple steps will help ensure that servicer errors don’t result in high payments or extra interest spending.
Will SAVE Survive Long-Term After Nearly Getting Defeated in the Senate?
Borrowers on SAVE will soon have political and legal protections that should keep the repayment plan available for many years to come.