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Student Loan Forgiveness for Private Sector and For-Profit Employees

You don’t have to work for the government or a non-profit to get student loan forgiveness. Options exist for private sector employees too.

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Should I Refinance or Wait for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)?

Tax-free student loan forgiveness sounds like a great deal, but there are times quickly paying off your student debt is the best approach.

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The Four Big Risks when Planning for Student Loan Forgiveness

Chasing after student loan forgiveness is a great way to eliminate debt, but it comes with some major risks.

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Switching to Plan B may be necessary if student loan forgiveness doesn't work out

How to Plan for Student Loan Forgiveness and Eliminate Risks

If you are planning on student loan forgiveness, it is a good idea to have a backup plan ready to go if things don’t work out.

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Mega-Mailbag: PSLF Issues and Income-Driven Repayment Considerations

Today’s huge mailbag covers several different IDR issues and mixes in some Public Service Loan Forgiveness questions as well.

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How do I know if my Employer is Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness?

The Department of Education has several great resources for verifying if your employer is eligible for the PSLF program.

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IBR, PSLF, and Mortgages… Oh My! How to buy a house and chase forgiveness.

Qualifying for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and buying a house are two goals that both require careful planning for student loan borrowers.

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Retroactive Loan Forgiveness and Fixing PSLF Rejections and Errors

Retroactively fixing Public Service Loan Forgiveness issues would be great, but outside of one limited program, options are limited.

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Getting Married: Do I Refinance and Abandon PSLF?

Marriage can change the math on student loan forgiveness. In some cases, shifting to an aggressive repayment strategy is better than sticking with Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

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    • Old Income-Based Repayment (IBR) Calculator
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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
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