The Government is Paying Student Loan Interest for Millions of Borrowers: Learn How to Qualify
A small change to the IDR payment options has created an opportunity for borrowers to get student loan interest relief.
Latest Posts in SAVE
Why 40% of Federal Borrowers Missed Their October Payments
8.8 million federal borrowers haven’t paid their October bill, and affordable payments may not be the biggest issue.
How SAVE Changed Income-Driven Repayment: Goodbye to REPAYE, PAYE, IBR, and ICR
The newly announced SAVE plan will eliminate or change most of the income-driven repayment plans currently available.
Federal Student Loans in Retirement: Monthly Payment Calculations, Forgiveness, and Estate Planning
Federal student loan perks provide borrowers with valuable protections during retirement.
Will SAVE Survive Long-Term After Nearly Getting Defeated in the Senate?
Borrowers on SAVE will soon have political and legal protections that should keep the repayment plan available for many years to come.
Consolidation Undo: Seperating Parent PLUS Loans from Consolidated Loans
Some consolidation mistakes limit repayment plan and forgiveness options. Borrowers who got bad advice from servicers deserve help.
The Best Student Loan Repayment Plan for Getting a Mortgage and Buying a House
The best federal student loan repayment plan for mortgage applications is usually — but not always — the one with the lowest monthly payment.
IBR, PAYE and SAVE for Married Couples who Both Have Student Loans
Getting married doesn’t mean payments will double for couples who both have student loans, but payments may still go up.
Lower Payments on SAVE vs Faster Forgiveness on PAYE or IBR
For graduate borrowers, SAVE isn’t always the best student loan repayment plan. Some people might be better off with quicker forgiveness on PAYE or IBR.