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Living with Student Loans

How Cosigned Loans Can Wreck Your DTI and Credit Score

Cosigned loans present major problems even if the borrower never misses a payment.

How to Find a Student Loan Attorney or Bankruptcy Lawyer

There are not many attorneys who specialize in student loan law. However, there are still many ways to find legal help for your student debt.

Why This Site Doesn’t List Scammers by Name

Calling out scammers by name comes with major risks, and it resulted in a terrifying experience in my early days of running this site.

Democrats and Republicans Move in Opposite Directions on Student Loans

For decades, Democrats and Republicans largely agreed on many student loan issues. Today, they have little common ground.

Student Loans and Your Mental Health: The Causes and Treatment of Anxiety and Depression

Student loans can cause more than just financial strain. For many borrowers they can lead to serious mental health issues like anxiety and depression.

What Happens to My Student Loan if my Bank or Lender Collapses?

A bank failure can have significant impacts for student loan borrowers.

Five Reasons for Student Loan Borrowers to Look Forward to 2023

Borrowers have many reasons for optimism about life with student loans in 2023.

Student Loan Forgiveness and Refunds: What Gets Taxed

After the initial excitement of student loan forgiveness or a refund, borrowers often worry about tax consequences.

Watch Out for Biden Student Loan Forgiveness Scams

Great news for student loan borrowers has turned into an opportunity for scammers.

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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