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When Will Student Loan Repayment Actually Start?

Nailing down the exact date of the repayment restart isn’t easy, but we know enough to have a pretty good idea of when that first bill will be due.

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The Best Student Loan Refinance Rates for March 2023

With interest rates on the rise, and likely to go higher, now is a great time to lock in the security of a fixed-rate loan.

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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.

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Biden is About to Lower Interest Rates for Millions of Borrowers

Joe Biden’s new Income-Driven Repayment plan would result in many borrowers indefinitely paying 0% interest on their federal loans.

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How to Change a Variable-Rate Student Loan into a Fixed-Rate Loan

Locking in a fixed-rate student loan means no more interest rate increases or monthly payment changes.

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I’ve Paid More than I Originally Borrowed: Why Do I Still Have a Balance?

Lenders often charge borrowers far more than what they originally borrowed because of interest and fees, but sometimes extra costs are avoidable.

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Fighting Inflation: How to Stop Student Loan Interest Rate Increases

Inflation often means higher student loan payments for borrowers. However, interest rates increases are avoidable.

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Student Loan APRs vs. Interest Rates

The APR and Interest Rate for most student loans are usually identical. Federal student loans are one big exception.

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How to Prevent Student Loan Interest Rates from Increasing

Stopping your lender from raising rates is tricky, but there are a few ways to prevent your interest rates from going up.

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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