SoFi’s Lawsuit to End Payment Pause is Great News for Joe Biden
SoFi’s decision to file a lawsuit to end the student loan pause seems like a questionable business decision, but it puts Joe Biden in a win-win situation.
Tips for Borrowers Stuck with Large Student Loans and a Worthless Degree
College doesn’t work out for every student. Dealing with student debt in this situation can be especially frustrating, but there is usually a path forward.
All Repayment Plans Eligible for PSLF, Plus Tips and Strategy
Between temporary programs and alternative calculations, it isn’t easy to identify all of the repayment plans eligible for PSLF.
How to Lower Interest Rates on Variable-Rate Private Student Loans
Rapidly increasing interest rates make student loan repayment especially difficult. These strategies will help keep things manageable.
The Dangers of Misleading Student Loan Calculators
Student loan calculators can simplify things, but they don’t always give borrowers the results they need.
The Cruel History of Student Loans in Bankruptcy
Years of minor changes eventually made it nearly impossible to discharge student loans in bankruptcy, but for the first time in years, borrowers may now have reason for optimism.
Guide to Temporary Programs and Permanent Rules for Federal Student Loans
With some temporary federal student loans programs over, or nearly complete, borrowers have to track several different moving targets.
New Bankruptcy Rules Bring Hope to Federal Student Loan Borrowers
A new Department of Justice policy will make it significantly easier for federal borrowers to get bankruptcy relief on their student loans.
Biden’s New IDR Plan Hurts Teachers, Social Workers
There is a lot to like about the proposed new IDR plan, but a closer inspection shows some room for improvement.