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Jul 18, 2023 by Maurie Backman
3 Expert Tips to Pay Off Your Student Loans Within the Decade
Don't let that debt drag on endlessly when there's a better way.
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Jul 17, 2023 by Maurie Backman
Avoid Student Loan Regret With These 3 Personal Finance Tips
You don't want to end up kicking yourself over your decision to borrow.
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Jul 16, 2023 by Maurie Backman
At Risk of Defaulting on Your Student Loans? 3 Plans to Explore
Defaulting on student debt is bad news. Here's how to avoid that.
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Jul 16, 2023 by Matt Frankel, CFP
Biden's SAVE Plan Could Provide Relief for Thousands of Student Loan Borrowers. Here's How to Apply.
The newest income-driven repayment plan could save you thousands of dollars per year.
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Jul 15, 2023 by Maurie Backman
Biden Plans to Remove Student Loan Debt from 804,000 Americans: Here's How You Can Qualify
There may be relief in sight for desperate borrowers.
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Jul 15, 2023 by Matt Frankel, CFP
3 of Biden's Student Loan Relief Plans Are Still Going to Happen
Loan forgiveness is dead, but there are some other big changes that are still in the plan.
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Jul 15, 2023 by Maurie Backman
1 in 5 Student Loan Borrowers Could Struggle Once Payments Resume
Student loan payments are set to resume in the fall. But that could be catastrophic for some borrowers.
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Jul 14, 2023 by Maurie Backman
Can Student Loan Debt Actually Improve Your Credit Score?
Student loans may be a drag, but there's a silver lining from a credit score perspective.
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Jul 14, 2023 by Matt Frankel, CFP
This Is How You Can Qualify for a $0 Monthly Payment Under Biden's New Student Loan Plan
Income-driven repayment plans have always helped student loan borrowers, but the newest plan is even better.
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Jul 14, 2023 by Keith Speights
Prediction: These Will Be the 2 Biggest Problems With Biden's Backup Student Loans Plan
The White House is taking another stab at forgiving student debt. Success won't come easily.
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Jul 6, 2023 by Maurie Backman
Will Student Loan Repayments Drive the U.S. Into a Recession?
Student loan forgiveness is off the table for now. Will that negatively impact the economy?
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Jul 6, 2023 by Christy Bieber
Should You Cosign to Help Your Kids Refinance Their Student Loans?
Cosigning a student loan refinance loan could help your kids, but you have to consider your own finances as well.
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Jul 5, 2023 by Christy Bieber
What's the Maximum Amount of Student Loans You Should Take Out?
You shouldn't take out more in student loans than you can afford to pay back -- but how much is that amount exactly?
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Jul 4, 2023 by Charlene Rhinehart
Student Loan Repayment: 4 Things You Need to Know Before Aug. 30
It's time to prepare for the return of student loan payments.
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Jul 3, 2023 by Matt Frankel, CFP
Biden's Plan B: Here's What Student Loan Borrowers Can Expect Now
The Supreme Court ruled against the president's loan forgiveness plan, but here's what the administration is going to do instead.
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Jul 3, 2023 by Christy Bieber
Can You Change Your Student Loan Payment Plan?
If you have federal student loans, you can change your payment plan -- but things are more complicated with private student loans.
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Jul 2, 2023 by Katie Brockman
This Is the Best Way to Pay Off Your Student Loans, According to Experts
The right strategy can save you a lot of money over time.
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Jul 2, 2023 by Christy Bieber
Why I Refinanced My House to Pay Off My Student Loans
There were four big reasons this move worked for me.
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Jul 1, 2023 by Christy Bieber
3 Pros and 3 Cons of Income-Driven Repayment for Student Loans
There are upsides and downsides of choosing an income-driven plan that you should carefully consider when picking how to repay your federal student loan payments.
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Jul 1, 2023 by Matt Frankel, CFP
Disappointed About Loan Forgiveness? There Could Still Be Relief on the Way for Student Loan Borrowers After All
There is more to the president's student loan relief plan than forgiveness.
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