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Even though we are a year away from the 2020 election, it seems as though Donald Trump’s re-election chances are fading with each news cycle. Democrats continue to gain support for impeachment, and Republicans remain critical of Trump’s leadership in Syria. If Trump is going to win another election, he …
Public Service Loan Forgiveness gets all of the headlines, but most Americans are employed by a private sector, for-profit employer. Do these employees have access to student loan forgiveness programs? How do they qualify? All federal student loan borrowers are eligible for student loan forgiveness, including private sector and for-profit …
One of the most frustrating aspects of student loan debt is that interest eats up large portions of your monthly payment. Interest can be so bad that in some cases, the monthly interest is larger than the monthly payment. Borrowers facing high interest rates may never miss a payment and …
One of the most frustrating student loan problems is a lender mistake. Whether it is a servicer miscalculating payments, a lender withdrawing too much money, or a student loan company applying funds to the wrong long, correcting these mistakes may appear to be complicated. The good news is that there …
This week the House Democrats introduced the College Affordability Act of 2019. The news may have gotten buried beneath the many other headlines out of Washington, but the significance of the College Affordability Act should not be overlooked. Even if the bill does not get through Congress, it is a …
The Pay As You Earn repayment plan is the federal student loan repayment plan that has the lowest required monthly payments for most borrowers. It also is the plan that has the best student loan forgiveness program. Pay As You Earn (PAYE) requires borrowers to pay 10% of their discretionary …
Income-Driven Repayment plans like IBR, PAYE, and REPAYE are the gold standard for repayment flexibility. Borrowers make payments based upon what they can afford, rather than what they owe. Unfortunately, these highly regarded plans are not always the best option for student loan borrowers. Even though IBR, PAYE, and REPAYE …
The big dream for many student loan borrowers is that the 2020 election leads to their student debt being forgiven. With Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders both supporting versions of massive student loan cancellation, it is hard not to get excited. Unfortunately, there is a major obstacle that would prevent …
There may be some debate about the severity of the student loan crisis, but what isn’t up for debate is the fact that student loans are becoming a serious issue for many Americans. As people learn the dangers of student debt, it is logical to ask: could paying for college …
Like student loan debt, freelancing and self-employment are on the rise in the United States. The unpredictable nature of freelance work can make student loan repayment a challenge. Most student loan repayment plans were designed for borrowers with a steady income; those who don’t get the same paycheck every two …
