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How to Find a Student Loan Cosigner

Cosigning is a major risk, which makes it hard to find the right person with a great credit score and steady income.

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How to Convert Private Student Loans into a Federal Student Loan

Options to convert private loans into federal loans are very limited. However, in certain circumstances, it is possible to make the conversion.

How to Pay Back Student Loans on a $15 Per Hour Job

Student loan repayment on a $15 per hour salary presents plenty of challenges, but there are opportunities for borrowers to eliminate debt.

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How to Get a Four-Year Degree with Minimal Student Debt

A college degree doesn’t have to mean a lifetime of living with student loans.

How to Live with Federal Student Loans you Can’t Afford to Pay Back

Sometimes student loan repayment seems impossible, but for borrowers with federal loans, it is possible to keep things manageable.

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Guide for Parent’s Helping Their Children with Student Loan Payments

Parental help during repayment can make a huge difference in student loan elimination. Several different strategies can maximize this help.

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How Children Can Help Parents Repay Parent PLUS Loans

Parent PLUS loans are legally the responsibility of the parents, but there are many different ways children can help with repayment.

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Student Loan Repayment Strategy for Private Practice Attorneys

Student loan help isn’t limited to government attorneys. Lawyers in the private sector have many resources available for law school debt elimination.

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How to Pay Off Student Loans in Ten Years or Less

Even if you have a larger student loan balance, knocking out student debt in under ten years is a reasonable goal.

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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