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Why Do I Have An Unexpected Student Loan On My Credit Report?

Student loan surprises on your credit report may seem scary, but they usually don’t have a negative impact on the borrower.

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How to Repay Student Loans if you Live Paycheck to Paycheck

If money is tight, there are several student loan strategies that can be used to make student debt more manageable.

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2021 Tax Return Strategy, Tips & Deductions for Student Loan Borrowers

There are many different opportunities for student loan borrowers at tax time.

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Scam Alert: Student Loan Stimulus Forgiveness & Relief Legislation Emails

The latest student loan scam is an email about student loan forgiveness coming in stimulus relief legislation.

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How Borrowers Can Change Student Loan Laws and Policy

Using the right tactics, individual borrowers can have a significant impact on student loan rules.

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IBR and PAYE Strategy in Community Property States

Monthly payment calculations on income-driven repayment plans get especially complicated for borrowers living in community property states.

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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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How 401(k) and 457 Retirement Plan Contributions Lower Student Loan Payments

Putting money in a retirement account can mean lower student loan payments and more student loan forgiveness.

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Student Loans and Your Credit Score: Everything You Need to Know

Student loans have a huge influence on credit scores. Savvy borrowers can take advantage of these rules and increase their credit scores.

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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