Federal Student Loan Benefits: The Perks and Borrower Protections
The benefits of federal student loans go far beyond interest rates.
How Much Do I Need to Earn to Pay Off My Student Loans?
The minimum salary to afford student loan payments will depend upon many factors including: loan balance, interest rates & loan type.
Student Loan Repayment Strategy for the Recent Graduates who Can’t Find a Job
Finishing school and not being able to find a job is scary, but help is available so that borrowers can keep their student loans under control.
Repayment Gaps and Student Loan Forgiveness
A gap in repayment may delay student loan forgiveness, but borrowers usually don’t have to start over.
Using a Cash-Out Mortgage Refinance to Pay Down Student Loans
Using home equity to pay off student loans can work in some circumstances, but this strategy has major risks.
Am I Going to Regret Aggressive Student Loan Repayment?
Quickly repaying student debt is a great way to save on interest and often the responsible choice, but this strategy does have risks.
The Impact of the Federal Interest and Payment Freeze on Loan Forgiveness (UPDATED)
Forbearance and deferments don’t usually count towards student loan forgiveness, but the Covid-19 payment pause is an exception.
Where to go for Accurate, Objective Student Loan Information and Advice
Tracking down student loan advice usually isn’t hard, but it is really important to verify what you are told.
Opinion: It is Time for the Government to Automate Income-Driven Repayment Certification
Yearly income certification trips up many federal borrowers and this problem could easily be avoided by automating the process.