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Latest Posts in Living with Student Loans

Living with student loans doesn’t mean putting life on hold. From buying a home to saving for retirement, we break down how to move forward financially—debt and all.

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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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, PAYE, and SAVE 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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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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How a Pregnancy and Kids Impact Student Loan Payments

Student loans make it a challenge to add to your family, but there are many resources for parents trying to manage student debt and have children.

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Laurel Road Student Loan Cashback Credit Card Review

Laurel Road’s cashback credit card for student loan borrowers isn’t anything special, but it is a decent option to use rewards to knock out student debt.

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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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