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The Best-Case Scenario for Student Loan Cosigners

I cosigned a student loan for my brother. Even though things went perfectly, there were still some hardships caused by cosigning.

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Are Student Loans Worth It? Four Questions to Ask

The right student loan can be a great investment in your future. However, student loan mistakes can lead to decades of regret and financial hardship.

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Parents: Don’t Raid Your Retirement to Pay for College

Withdrawing 401(k) funds to pay for your child’s education may seem smart, but it is a dangerous choice and with negative consequences for you and your child.

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Five Reasons Cosigning a Student Loan is a Mistake and One Exception

Cosigning on a student loan is usually a bad idea.

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How to Qualify for a Navient Cosigner Release (Plus a Shortcut)

Navient doesn’t like releasing cosigners, but there are multiple was to remove a cosigner from your Navient loan.

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Guide for Parent’s Helping Their Children with Student Loan Payments

Parental help during repayment can make a huge difference in student loan elimination. Several different strategies can maximize this help.

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I Cosigned a Student Loan and the Borrower Isn’t Making Payments

If the primary borrower isn’t making payments on a student loan, cosigners have several options to address the situation.

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Parents: Helping with Student Loan Repayment May Be Better than Paying Tuition

Helping pay for college after college might be the best option for many different families.

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Do Parents Have a Responsibility to Help Their Child Pay for College?

Parents don’t have a legal responsibility to pay for college, but there are financial and non-financial ways in which they should help their children.

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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