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Court case could impact monthly payments and loan forgiveness

SAVE Lawsuits: Current Status, Next Steps, and Tips for Borrowers Navigating the Chaos

Uncover the details of the SAVE litigation, from court rulings to potential scenarios, and get essential advice for managing your student loans.

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Borrowers struggle to navigate IDR repayment due to lawsuits and uncertain regulations

The Future of PAYE, IBR, REPAYE, and ICR: Navigating Uncertainty and Understanding Your Options

Ongoing legal challenges and SAVE regulations are complicating the future of IDR plans, leaving borrowers uncertain about the best way to manage their student loans.

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4 Ways to Save for Retirement AND Eliminate Student Loan Debt

Some advanced student loan repayment strategies allow borrowers to eliminate student debt and contribute to retirement accounts like a 401(k) or IRA.

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Student Loan Borrower considers repayment plan options.

SAVE vs PAYE and IBR: Payment Caps, Partial Financial Hardships and More

For high-earners, monthly payments on SAVE might eventually grow larger than PAYE and IBR. Does this make SAVE a risk?

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borrower looks to the future of Income-driven repayment and sees SAVE

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.

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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.

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borrowers decide between SAVE and PAYE repayment plans

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.

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federal student loan repayment plans and eligiblity

Federal Student Loan Repayment Plan Options and Strategy

There are many different federal repayment plans and each option comes with unique advantages and disadvantages.

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How to Sign Up for SAVE: Mistakes to Avoid When Switching Repayment Plans

The new SAVE plan offers considerable savings for IBR, PAYE, and REPAYE borrowers, but care is necessary when enrolling.

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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