How to Sign Up for SAVE: Mistakes to Avoid When Switching Repayment Plans
The new SAVE plan offers considerable savings for IBR, PAYE, and REPAYE borrowers, but care is necessary when enrolling.
Student loan repayment plans are in flux. With GOP reform proposals, SAVE plan lawsuits, and shifting IDR options, borrowers must adapt quickly. This section breaks down the latest changes and how to choose the right plan in 2025.
The new SAVE plan offers considerable savings for IBR, PAYE, and REPAYE borrowers, but care is necessary when enrolling.
A zero-dollar monthly payment may seem like a scam, but it is a legitimate option for some federal student loan borrowers.
Choosing the right federal repayment plan might seem overwhelming, but finding the best option usually isn’t very difficult.
Forgiveness is restarting, interest is back, and new repayment plans are taking shape for 2026. Here are five timely tips to keep your student loans under control this October.
All student loan payments are not created equal. If you make an extra payment toward your debt, make sure it goes as far as possible.
In most cases, waiting for the newest IDR repayment plan to be available is a mistake. Delays offer few advantages and come with significant disadvantages.
There is a lot to like about the proposed new IDR plan, but a closer inspection shows some room for improvement.
Changes in monthly IDR bills are common. Several different possibilities could explain the increase.
IDR plans have a ton of borrower-friendly features, including student loan forgiveness. However, they have some flaws that all borrowers should understand.