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What Happens to Student Loans During a Gap Year?

Taking a break from college can have a major impact on student loans. Problems can be minimized by planning ahead.

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Debunking the Irresponsible Borrower Myth: Understanding the Realities of Student Loan Debt

Irresponsible borrowers often get blamed for the student loan crisis. In reality, borrowers are often the biggest victims of a deeply flawed system.

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Breaking Down the GOP’s New Student Loan Legislation: What It Means for Borrowers

Republicans in Congress proposed five new pieces of legislation to overhaul student loan policy in the US.

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How Large Families Can Plan for Multiple Kids to Attend College

Putting multiple children through college usually requires some extra planning and presents some unique challenges.

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Brain Development, College Planning, and a Lifetime of Student Debt

Scientists have found that brain development isn’t nearly finished by age 18. Should this impact how we treat borrowers and student loans?

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Tips for Borrowing/Lending Money Between Family to Pay for School

Student loans between family members can be life-changing… for the better or for the worse.

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Three Numbers Explain Why We Have a Student Loan Crisis and How to Fix It

Tuition and housing keep climbing but wages haven’t kept pace. It’s far more difficult to pay for college in 2022 compared to 1972 or even 1992.

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Rubio’s LOAN Act Promises 0% Interest, but it Doesn’t Deliver

Marco Rubio is proposing major changes to federal student loans, but the potential benefits seem limited.

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What Every High School Student Should Know About Student Loans and College

There are many misconceptions about student loans and paying for school. A small misunderstanding could lead to a lifetime of regret.

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  • RepaymentPLANS & FORGIVENESS
    • Lower Payments
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    • 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