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Student Loan Refinance Contracts: Terms to Avoid

Borrowers should pay close attention to the specific terms of their student loan refinance agreement.

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Terms to Look for in Income Share Agreements

Before signing an income share agreement, borrowers need to understand the income and rights that they are signing away.

Switching to Plan B may be necessary if student loan forgiveness doesn't work out

How to Plan for Student Loan Forgiveness and Eliminate Risks

If you are planning on student loan forgiveness, it is a good idea to have a backup plan ready to go if things don’t work out.

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Waiting on Getting Married to Chase Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Student loan concerns about Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Income-Driven Repayment have one couple considering delaying their marriage.

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Under the Radar Tricks to Knock Out Student Debt

Everyone knows the benefits of a “side-hustle” or rich parents. These tips are far less common but still very useful.

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The Benefits of Using Tax Refunds to Pay Down Student Loans

Using a tax refund to knock out student debt isn’t sexy, but it has some major advantages.

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Sherpa Tip: Talk to Your Lender by Email

Email isn’t just convenient. Sticking to email communication increases lender accountability.

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Sherpa Tip: Ask for Lower Payments Even If You Don’t Need Them

Lower payments free up cash to attack high-interest student debt. The same monthly spending can put a bigger dent in your debt.

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Using Mint.com to Pay Off Student Loans

I have concerns about Mint security, but it is very useful at tracking my budget and my progress towards student loan elimination.

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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