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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.

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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.

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Five Reasons for Student Loan Borrowers to Look Forward to 2023

Borrowers have many reasons for optimism about life with student loans in 2023.

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Why Did My Monthly IDR Payment Go Up?

Changes in monthly IDR bills are common. Several different possibilities could explain the increase.

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How the Biden Administration is Updating IDR Payment Counts

40,000 are about to get their remaining student loan balance forgiven, and millions more will move closer to IDR loan forgiveness.

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IBR Payments, the Repayment Restart, and IDR Certification Deadlines

The Department of Education is giving borrowers a ton of flexibility, which means savvy borrowers have options to save some money.

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The Downside to Income-Driven Repayment Plans Like IBR, PAYE and REPAYE

IDR plans have a ton of borrower-friendly features, including student loan forgiveness. However, they have some flaws that all borrowers should understand.

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Every* Student Loan Borrower Should Sign Up for Income-Driven Repayment

Income-Driven Repayment plans like IBR, PAYE and REPAYE are the best choice for just about every student loan borrower.

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7 Reasons IDR Payment Calculations Are Unfair

Income-driven repayment is supposed to keep monthly payments affordable for all borrowers, but IDR plans help some borrowers more than others.

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  • 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