Why This Expert Thinks the Student Loan Tax Bomb Probably Won’t Happen
The clear trend shows that the student loan tax bomb probably won’t happen for the borrowers on IDR Plans like IBR, PAYE, and SAVE
Help! My Child Isn’t Making Parent PLUS Loan Payments
If your child isn’t making the Parent PLUS Loan payments they promised, things can get ugly. Responsibility for paying the bill is complicated.
My Plan for the Student Loan Tax Bomb
The student loan tax bomb may or may not happen. My plan uses a Roth IRA to save for retirement and prepare for big tax bill.
Why is my Student Loan Balance Increasing?
There are several explanations for why a student loan balance would go up even though the borrower has made payments.
Student Loan Servicer Changes: How to Handle Loan Transfers
Borrowers usually can’t prevent loan servicing changes or student loan transfers, but they can take steps to avoid problems. Here’s what to do if your student loan servicer changes.
The Federal Government Should Cancel These Student Loans Right Now
Student loan borrowers are supposed to get loan forgiveness after 20-25 years. Servicers messed up. Cancelation is the only fair solution.
The “Inspirational” Student Loan Payoff Stories Are Harmful
Many major media outlets get a lot of clicks by publishing “inspirational” student loan payoff success stories. This trend needs to stop.
How Hard Is It To Qualify For Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)?
Getting student loans discharged through Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) isn’t easy, but it isn’t as hard as some news reports make it sound.
IBR and PAYE Calculations for Independent Contractors and 1099 Workers
If you are a 1099 worker or run a business, IDR calculations might seem complicated or potentially unfair, but there are ways to work the numbers in your favor.
