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Get 0% Interest on FFEL Student Loans During Covid-19 Forbearance

Many FFEL loans don’t qualify for the Covid-19 interest freeze. Federal Direct Consolidation can fix this issue for some borrowers.

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Five Easy Student Loan Mistakes to Avoid

Whether your are making great money or just getting by, if you are careful, you can avoid some common student loan mistakes.

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Four Errors That Can Make Federal Student Loan Consolidation A Mistake

For some borrowers, federal direct consolidation is an essential move. For others, it is a huge mistake.

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Seven Expert Tips for Repayment of Multiple Student Loans

Juggling multiple student loans can make repayment a challenge, but these tips will help you find the right balance.

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Tips to Put an End to Student Loan Procrastination

I’ve struggled with procrastination my entire life and getting past student loan procrastination was a major challenge.

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Dealing With Student Loans Once You Get Your First Real Job

Getting your first “real” job means more than just health benefits. For many student loan borrowers, it creates many new opportunities for debt elimination.

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How to Pay Back Student Loans on a $15 Per Hour Job

Student loan repayment on a $15 per hour salary presents plenty of challenges, but there are opportunities for borrowers to eliminate debt.

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When Should I Refinance My Student Loans?

Proper timing when refinancing student loans is a great way to save money and eliminate risk.

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Student Loan Management for High Earners

A strong income opens up many doors and strategies for student loan elimination.

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  • Tools
    • Old Income-Based Repayment (IBR) Calculator
    • New Income-Based Repayment (IBR) Calculator
    • Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) Calculator
  • 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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