Congress Passes Legislation to Separate Spousal Joint Consolidation Student Loans
Borrowers with FFELP Joint Consolidation Spousal loans will soon be able to qualify for PSLF and IDR Plans like REPAYE.
Living with Student Loans
How Inflation, Rising Interest Rates Make it Harder for Student Loan Borrowers to Buy a House
Student loans have always been a hurdle to buying a home. Inflation makes it even more difficult for borrowers to get a mortgage.
Let’s Ban Colleges From Withholding Transcripts Over Late Fees and Bills
If borrowers can’t afford payments on student loans issued by their college, many schools withhold the students’ transcripts making it harder to get a job.
How Roth IRA Conversions, 401(k) Withdrawals and Other Retirement Moves Affect Student Loan Payments
Retirement plan contributions, transfers, and withdrawals can raise or lower your monthly student loan payments on IBR, PAYE, and SAVE.
Why Do I Have An Unexpected Student Loan On My Credit Report?
Student loan surprises on your credit report may seem scary, but they usually don’t have a negative impact on the borrower.
How to Repay Student Loans if you Live Paycheck to Paycheck
If money is tight, there are several student loan strategies that can be used to make student debt more manageable.
Scam Alert: Student Loan Stimulus Forgiveness & Relief Legislation Emails
The latest student loan scam is an email about student loan forgiveness coming in stimulus relief legislation.
How Borrowers Can Change Student Loan Laws and Policy
Using the right tactics, individual borrowers can have a significant impact on student loan rules.
IBR, PAYE, and SAVE Strategy in Community Property States
Monthly payment calculations on income-driven repayment plans get especially complicated for borrowers living in community property states.