The Future of Public Service Loan Forgiveness
PSLF probably isn’t going anywhere. Even if it PSLF was eliminated, existing borrowers have plenty of protections in place so that they can qualify in the future.
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When student loan borrowers can’t participate in the housing market, it hurts all homeowners.
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Putting an End to the Good Debt Fairy Tale
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Could the Government Forgive All Student Loans?
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Picking the “Cheap” College Over More Expensive Options
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Student Loan Advocates and Borrowers have a Message Problem
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