Help! My Student Loan Payment Went Up Because I Got Married!
Getting married impacts student loan payments on several different federal repayment plans. Couples have several options to get payments lowered back to normal.
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Taxes and Student Loans: Married Filing Jointly or Married Filing Seperately?
Married couples on IDR plans need to carefully consider the pros and cons of filing taxes separately. It could mean a huge savings on your monthly student loan bill.
Sheltering Income for lower Student Loan Payments
It is possible for student loan borrowers to have income excluded from their income-driven repayment plan calculations.
Should I sell my Condo to pay off my student loans?
Selling a condo to pay off student loans is a desperate move and better options are normally available.
How Student Loans are Dragging Down the Housing Market and Hurting Everyone
When student loan borrowers can’t participate in the housing market, it hurts all homeowners.
Why rush to pay off my student loans if I can deduct the interest?
A student loan interest deduction is a nice perk at tax time, but it isn’t valuable enough to change student loan repayment strategy.
Refinancing a Mortgage for Student Loan Borrowers
Student loans are an obstacle for borrowers that want to refinance their house, but there are ways to get student loans ready for the application.
Student Loans, Early Retirement and the FIRE Movement
Student loans make early retirement an even bigger challenge, but it is still possible for borrowers to aggressively save for retirement.
Student Loans and Your Emergency Fund
All student loan borrowers should have some money set aside in an emergency fund.