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Congress Passes Legislation to Separate Spousal Joint Consolidation Student Loans

Borrowers with FFELP Joint Consolidation Spousal loans will soon be able to qualify for PSLF and IDR Plans like REPAYE.

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REPAYE for Married Couples

REPAYE is the best repayment plan for some married couples. For others, it is an expensive option.

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Student Loans and Marriage: Everything You Need to Know

Student loans impact a couple’s budget, retirement planning, taxes, and more. Many couples also face a marriage penalty.

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Should You Refinance Your Student Loans After Getting Married?

Refinancing is often a risky decision. However, many couples may find that refinancing makes more sense after getting married.

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Biden Should End the Marriage Penalty on Federal Student Loans

As President Biden explores ways to ease the burden of student debt on borrowers, ending the marriage penalty should be a priority.

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Tip for Married Couples: Don’t Cosign Loans

Cosigning loans with your spouse may seem like an easy and harmless decision, but doing so can be a huge financial mistake.

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IBR and PAYE for Married Couples who Both Have Student Loans

Getting married doesn’t mean payments will double for couples who both have student loans, but payments may still go up.

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Help! My Student Loan Payment Went Up Because I Got Married!

Getting married impacts student loan payments on several different federal repayment plans. Couples have several options to get payments lowered back to normal.

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Taxes and Student Loans: Married Filing Jointly or Married Filing Seperately?

Married couples on IBR and PAYE need to carefully consider the pros and cons of filing taxes separately. It could mean a huge savings on your monthly student loan bill.

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  • 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