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How Borrowers Can Change Student Loan Laws and Policy

Using the right tactics, individual borrowers can have a significant impact on student loan rules.

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IBR, PAYE, and SAVE Strategy in Community Property States

Monthly payment calculations on income-driven repayment plans get especially complicated for borrowers living in community property states.

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REPAYE for Married Couples

REPAYE is the best repayment plan for some married couples. For others, it is an expensive option.

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Student Loans and Your Credit Score: Everything You Need to Know

Student loans have a huge influence on credit scores. Savvy borrowers can take advantage of these rules and increase their credit scores.

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How a Pregnancy and Kids Impact Student Loan Payments

Student loans make it a challenge to add to your family, but there are many resources for parents trying to manage student debt and have children.

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Laurel Road Student Loan Cashback Credit Card Review

Laurel Road’s cashback credit card for student loan borrowers isn’t anything special, but it is a decent option to use rewards to knock out student debt.

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Student Loans and Marriage: Everything You Need to Know

Student loans impact a couple’s budget, retirement planning, taxes, and more. Many couples also face a marriage penalty.

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Should You Refinance Your Student Loans After Getting Married?

Refinancing is often a risky decision. However, many couples may find that refinancing makes more sense after getting married.

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Biden Should End the Marriage Penalty on Federal Student Loans

As President Biden explores ways to ease the burden of student debt on borrowers, ending the marriage penalty should be a priority.

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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