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The Best Student Loan Refinance Rates for September 2023

Inflation is an issue for refinance rates, but borrowers looking for a fixed-rate loan still have plenty of choices.

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Interest Charges Are About to Start: Steps to Take Now

Federal student loans resume charging interest on September 1, 2023.

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Advice to Ignore Student Loan Restart is an Awful Idea

The federal student loan on-ramp minimizes the dangers of missing payments after the repayment restart, but it doesn’t mean borrowers should skip payments.

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Insider Tips and Insights on the Student Loan Refinance Marketplace

Student loan refinance interest rates can move in peculiar patterns. Knowing lender behavior can help borrowers find the lowest rates.

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Paying $0 Per Month On Your Federal Student Loans with IDR Plans Like SAVE

A zero-dollar monthly payment may seem like a scam, but it is a legitimate option for some federal student loan borrowers.

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Refinancing After Federal Student Loan Restart Could Be a Mistake

Immediately refinancing your federal student loans after the government starts charging interest is a risky move.

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Should I Save for a Home Down Payment or Pay Off Student Loans?

Interest rates, personal goals, and loan balances all can shift the math on whether it is better to save for a house or pay down student debt.

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Student Loan Payment Allocation Guide

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.

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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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  • RepaymentPLANS & FORGIVENESS
    • Lower Payments
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    • 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
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    • Student Loan Reviews
    • Income Share Agreements