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How to Get Ready for Your First Student Loan Payment

Learn the mistakes to avoid and the opportunities to save as you prepare to start student loan payments.

Student Loan Repayment Restart Checklist

With the federal student loan payment and interest pause coming to a close, borrowers have several items to check off before the restart.

Guide to Temporary Programs and Permanent Rules for Federal Student Loans

With some temporary federal student loans programs over, or nearly complete, borrowers have to track several different moving targets.

What Every High School Student Should Know About Student Loans and College

There are many misconceptions about student loans and paying for school. A small misunderstanding could lead to a lifetime of regret.

Help! My Federal Loan Servicer Won’t Do Its Job

Getting assistance from your federal student loan servicer isn’t always easy, but borrowers can force the issue in several different ways.

Parent PLUS Loans vs. Cosigning Private Loans vs. HELOC Loans

Parents have many different options to help their kids pay for college. The best choice for your family will depend on several different factors.

How to Take Advantage of the Temporary Changes to Federal Student Loan Forgiveness

Two recent programs announced by the Department of Education make the path to student loan forgiveness significantly less complicated.

How to Change a Variable-Rate Student Loan into a Fixed-Rate Loan

Locking in a fixed-rate student loan means no more interest rate increases or monthly payment changes.

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.

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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