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Sep 24, 2023 by Maurie Backman

58% of Surveyed Borrowers Didn't Know What Their Monthly Student Loan Payments Would Be Before Graduating. That's a Problem.

If you're going to take on student debt, it's important to know exactly what you're getting into.

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Sep 23, 2023 by Charlene Rhinehart, CPA

Student Loan Payments Resume Soon. 2 Things Borrowers Can Expect in October

October is a big month for federal student loan borrowers.

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Sep 23, 2023 by Maurie Backman

Retiring With Student Loan Debt? 3 Things Borrowers Need to Know

A large number of older Americans have student debt. That's a big problem.

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Sep 22, 2023 by Maurie Backman

Student Loan Payments Resume in October, but You Might Get Extra Time. Here's Why.

Some borrowers may not have to make a payment next month. Are you one of them?

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Sep 22, 2023 by Matthew Frankel, CFP®

Can the Government Garnish Social Security Benefits if You Don't Pay Back Your Student Loans?

Are you retired and concerned about your student loans? There's good news and bad news.

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Sep 22, 2023 by Keith Speights

Still Owe Money on Student Loans in Retirement? 1 New Bill That Could Protect Your Social Security Wages From Being Garnished

Older borrowers also have a few other options they can pursue to help alleviate their student loan debt.

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Sep 22, 2023 by Charlene Rhinehart, CPA

Student Loan Repayments Resume in 9 Days. 3 Things You Can Do Between Now and Oct. 1 to Prepare Your Finances

A few quick moves can help you tackle your monthly student loan payment with ease.

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Sep 21, 2023 by Maurie Backman

More Than One-Third of Student Loan Borrowers Might Struggle Once Payments Resume for This Reason

Student loan payments pick back up in October. Will you be able to keep up with them?

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Sep 18, 2023 by Charlene Rhinehart, CPA

Worried About Student Loan Repayment Resuming in October? 6 Strategies to Prepare Your Finances

Get your finances in order now so you can prepare to make your first payment with ease.

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Sep 17, 2023 by Maurie Backman

Federal vs. Private Student Loans: 4 Things Borrowers Should Know Before Signing the Dotted Line

Need to borrow money for college? Make sure you sign up for the right type of loan.

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Sep 16, 2023 by Maurie Backman

Scammers Are Promising to Wipe Out Student Debt. Here's What You Need to Look Out For.

Don't fall for this type of con.

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Sep 15, 2023 by Matthew Frankel, CFP®

Thinking of Refinancing Your Student Loans? 3 Important Questions to Ask Yourself First

Before you start the refinancing process, here's how to make sure that it's the right move for you.

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Sep 15, 2023 by Keith Speights

Borrowers in These States Owe the Most in Student Loan Debt

Unsurprisingly, the most heavily populated states are highly ranked.

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Sep 13, 2023 by Matthew Frankel, CFP®

The Biden Administration Has Already Given $45 Billion in Public Service Loan Forgiveness -- Here's Exactly Who Qualifies

Public Service Loan Forgiveness could wipe out your student loan balance after 10 years, and here's what you need to know.

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Sep 10, 2023 by Keith Speights

Student Loan Repayment Resumes in October: 3 Major Deadlines Borrowers Need to Know

If you have student loans, mark your calendars with these dates.

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Sep 10, 2023 by Matthew Frankel, CFP®

Refinancing Your Student Loans? 4 Things You Have to Understand About Interest Rates First.

Here are a few things to keep in mind before you consider refinancing.

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Sep 10, 2023 by Maurie Backman

4 Reasons Student Loan Borrowers Should Absolutely Not Ignore Biden's New SAVE Repayment Plan

Biden's new repayment plan is loaded with benefits.

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Sep 10, 2023 by Matthew Frankel, CFP®

Republican Lawmakers Announce Bill to Overturn Biden's New SAVE Repayment Plan. Here's What Borrowers Need to Know.

The SAVE plan is set to reduce student loan payments for millions of Americans, but it has to overcome challenges first.

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Sep 9, 2023 by Maurie Backman

Worried You Can't Make Your Student Loan Payments This October? Here's Why Forbearance Isn't as Great an Option as You Think

Read this before you put your loan payments on pause.

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Sep 8, 2023 by Matthew Frankel, CFP®

Biden Administration Announces 12-Month "On-Ramp" to Repayment, Starting in October. Here's What That Means for Borrowers

If you can't make your student loan payments in October, you won't be in any trouble with the Department of Education.

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