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Throughout the 2020 Democratic primary process, Mayor Pete Buttigieg has positioned himself as the moderate of the field. The Buttigieg plan for student loans is no exception. Unlike candidates Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders, who are promising massive student loan forgiveness, Buttigieg’s approach is to make life with student debt …
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 …
One of the best tools for borrowers in repayment is the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS). The NSLDS is so useful because it provides borrowers comprehensive records of their federal student loans, including amounts borrowed, servicer names, and balances. Tracking down this same information for private loans is considerably …
Editors Note: This article was originally published June 25, 2019. It has since been updated to include details on candidate proposals. The hot political debate right now is whether or not student loan forgiveness for all borrowers is a good idea. Presidential candidates Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders both have released …
Yes. I’m surprised at how often this question comes up. Normally it is in the context of “I owe X dollars, and I have X dollars sitting in the bank, should I use it all to pay off my student loans?” The answer to this question is almost always just …
