A Bankruptcy Judge Has Thrown Out a Borrower's Student Debt. That's a Big Deal.
Student loans rarely get discharged in bankruptcy, so this could set a pretty important precedent.
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Federal student loan borrowers are getting some relief in the midst of the current crisis.
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The quick answer? Yes.
Why Are Private Loans Such a Bad Choice for College Students?
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Does It Ever Pay to Refinance Federal Student Loans?
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Hint: It has to do with not paying your debt.
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3 Ways to Deal With Expensive Student Loan Payments
Tired of spending a fortune on student loans? There may be a better solution.
5 Downsides to Refinancing Federal Student Loans
Thinking of refinancing your federal student loans? Make sure you consider these downsides first.
Student Loan Debt Statistics for 2019
Borrowing money for college is a common practice, but many people regret taking out student loans after the fact. U.S. student loan debt, spread out across 44.7 million borrowers, has reached the $1.59 trillion mark. That’s more than total U.S. auto loan debt (currently at $1.13 trillion) and credit card debt ($1.04 trillion).
A Serious and Overlooked Consequence of Dropping Out of College
Not having a degree can make finding a job harder -- but that's not all.
23% of Families Miss This Big Opportunity to Save Money on College
Now that's a mistake you don't want to make.