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Should I Consolidate My Federal Loans Into A Private Loan?

Private consolidation of federal loans has major risks and major rewards. With no way to undo the decision, borrowers need to be certain they’re not making a mistake.

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Should I Borrow Extra Student Loans to Maximize Forgiveness?

If student loan forgiveness is your plan to pay off your student loans, borrowing extra might seem harmless. However, there are a few major risks.

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Student Loan Refinance Contracts: Terms to Avoid

Borrowers should pay close attention to the specific terms of their student loan refinance agreement.

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Terms to Look for in Income Share Agreements

Before signing an income share agreement, borrowers need to understand the income and rights that they are signing away.

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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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Waiting on Getting Married to Chase Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Student loan concerns about Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Income-Driven Repayment have one couple considering delaying their marriage.

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Under the Radar Tricks to Knock Out Student Debt

Everyone knows the benefits of a “side-hustle” or rich parents. These tips are far less common but still very useful.

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The Benefits of Using Tax Refunds to Pay Down Student Loans

Using a tax refund to knock out student debt isn’t sexy, but it has some major advantages.

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Sherpa Tip: Talk to Your Lender by Email

Email isn’t just convenient. Sticking to email communication increases lender accountability.

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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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