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Am I Going to Regret Aggressive Student Loan Repayment?

Quickly repaying student debt is a great way to save on interest and often the responsible choice, but this strategy does have risks.

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Tips for Negotiating with Student Loan Lenders

Options for negotiating with student loan lenders are limited, but there are a few circumstances where it can be done.

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Paying Off Student Loans on an Average Income – The Mindset to Survive

Student loan help seems more plentiful for the poor and the wealthy, but borrowers stuck in the middle have options to erase debt.

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The $1,000 Mistake Made by Responsible Borrowers

Paying extra towards your student loans is a great idea, but it is important that you are strategic about the loan you attack.

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Fact or Fiction: Can I payoff my student loans with a lump sum?

Negotiating a student loan payoff usually isn’t possible except for a couple very limited situations.

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Why Lowering Federal Payments to Pay Off Private Loans Can be the Smart Approach

Private loans are usually worse than federal loans. Getting a lower federal payment to free up cash to eliminate the private debt is often a smart move.

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Student Loan Repayment Strategy for Private Practice Attorneys

Student loan help isn’t limited to government attorneys. Lawyers in the private sector have many resources available for law school debt elimination.

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How $10 a month can make a huge difference in your student loans

$10 per month may not sound like a lot of money, but if you can pay $10 extra per month, it can make a huge difference on your student loans.

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How to Pay Off Student Loans in Ten Years or Less

Even if you have a larger student loan balance, knocking out student debt in under ten years is a reasonable goal.

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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