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borrower jumps at low interest rate opportunities in 2025

The Best Student Loan Refinance Rates for March 2025

As inflation has slowed, student loan interest rates have also lowered. Borrowers with higher interest rate loans may find the current options particularly appealing.

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Details on GOP considerations to change borrower policy

GOP Considers Far-Reaching Student Loan Policy Changes

New Republican Plan Targets Loan Forgiveness and IDR Programs. Major reforms could reshape future borrower options and limit college access.

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borrowers wonder why their student loan balanc is important if it is going to get forgiven.

Student Loan Forgiveness: 6 Reasons Your Balance Still Matters

Even if forgiveness is on the table, factors like taxes, income changes, and marriage can affect how much you ultimately pay.

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Learn how all federal borrowers can benefit from the SAVE lawsuit

SAVE Plan Litigation: Why Higher-Income Borrowers Are The Big Winners

SAVE’s litigation may drag on, but it’s creating a savings window for savvy borrowers. Learn how to make this interest pause work for you.

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tips for lower student loan interest rates

13 Ways to Get a Lower Interest Rate on Your Student Loans

Whether you are struggling or cruising to debt elimination, there are options to get a lower interest rate.

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Learn the requirements to benefit from the SAVE Subsidy

The Government is Paying Student Loan Interest for Millions of Borrowers: Learn How to Qualify

A small change to the IDR payment options has created an opportunity for borrowers to get student loan interest relief.

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borrowers wrestle with increasing student loan interest rates

How Inflation Changes the Student Loan Refinance Math

Oustside of a couple exceptions, most borrowers will want to steer clear of student loan refinancing while interest rates are high.

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borrower considers financial options for managing student debt

Extra Payments on Federal Student Loans Rarely Make Sense

The conventional wisdom is that extra payments to eliminate debt is the best approach. For federal student loans, these extra payments are often a mistake.

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borrowers choice refinance loan options pick 20-year fixed

The Best Student Loan Refinance Length is a 20-Year Fixed-Rate Loan

When picking a student loan refinance solution, it is essential to think about your other financial goals. Opting for a flexible choice is often the safest bet.

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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