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Dealing with multiple student loans in repayment can be overwhelming and scary. Fortunately, many resources make it easier to repay several lenders at the same time. Combine the right resources with a smart strategy, and most borrowers can reasonably expect to save thousands of dollars on their student debt. Some …
Federal student loans have the best repayment plans and options for student loan forgiveness. As a result, converting private student loans into federal loans can be a really smart idea. Unfortunately, there isn’t a simple procedure or mechanism to turn private loans into federal loans. Borrowers that wish to turn …
When I finished college, my first job paid $15 per hour. Repaying student loans seemed impossible. I knew I wasn’t going to be one of those people who eliminated their student debt in mere months. I was worried that I might never be able to pay back my loans. Fortunately, …
Many student loan resources are geared toward borrowers who are struggling. Repayment for those with a steady income and a good job presents its own unique set of challenges. Even though a high salary makes paying down student loans much easier, there are still plenty of opportunities for savings and …
Dealing with undergraduate student loans can be tricky during grad school. The transition from undergrad to graduate school often includes attending a new school, a break between classes, and employment changes. These adjustments can make managing student loans complicated. The good news for most grad students is that many of …
In this edition of the student loan plan, we take a look at Lindsey’s private student loan dilemma. On the student loan forums, she shared that she has one loan with an interest rate above 10%. While this rate is outrageously high, it is also surprisingly common. If you want tips …
For borrowers that are neither wealthy nor poor, eliminating student debt can be difficult. Paying off student loans does not have to take decades. There are many strategies for middle-income borrowers to erase student debt. The situation is difficult, but it can be managed. here are excellent resources out there …
Scholarships are by far the best form of financial aid for college. Scholarships are not required to be repaid, and scholarships are available from a wide variety of sources, including schools, non-profits, and many corporations. College students who invest their time seeking out assistance are often handsomely rewarded for their …
Refinancing a refinance student loan might sound redundant, but it is an excellent way for borrowers to eliminate debt more efficiently. Not all borrowers should try to refinance their student loans a second time, but in many circumstances, the permitted extra refi can save a bundle and provide some financial …
Repayment of student loans can be brutal. Interest accrues daily, servicers offer little help, and large segments of the population blame borrowers for their debt even though college has never been more important or more expensive. A growing percentage of student loan borrowers have reached the point where they realize …
