How the Government Benefits from Loan Servicing Incompetence
Headaches dealing with federal student loan servicers are more than just an inconvenience; these mistakes cost borrowers money.
There is a long list of resources to knock out federal and private student loans. For many borrowers, the ideal approach will be a combination of some of the programs below.
If you are brand new to student loan repayment, this guide is a helpful starting point.
Headaches dealing with federal student loan servicers are more than just an inconvenience; these mistakes cost borrowers money.
Reducing interest rates on federal loans has been a popular topic of discussion, but it may not help that many borrowers.
PAYE and REPAYE are better options for many borrowers, but there are times when IBR offers the lowest monthly payment and the fastest path to debt freedom.
Parent PLUS loans work differently than all of the federal loans. Families should understand all of the pros and cons before signing up.
Ivy Leaguers are paying off student loans faster than the rest of us. Is it because they make more money or are they just being smarter?
When Navient makes a mistake processing a student loan payment, borrowers have several options to get things fixed.
REPAYE offers lower payments to many student loan borrowers, but there are some dangers associated with making the switch to REPAYE.
There is a marriage penalty with student loans. Careful repayment plan selection and tax preparation often means that resorting to a divorce isn’t necessary.
Using a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) to pay off student loans has a couple big advantages, but it comes with major risks.