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Borrowers consider options for SAVE litigation Forbearance

Extra Payments During SAVE Litigation Forbearance Are a Mistake

Extra payments during the SAVE forbearance don’t count toward forgiveness and could ultimately be a costly mistake for borrowers.

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Red flags in scam student loan forgiveness offers.

Scam Alert: Student Loan Payment Reduction, Consolidation and Forgiveness by Mail

One of the latest student loan scams involves letters by mail. The letter includes details to appear legitimate, but it isn’t.

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How to Find Employers Eligible for PSLF

If qualifying for PSLF is your goal, there are many tools and resources available to locate eligible employers and verify eligibility.

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Public Service Forgiveness for Parent PLUS Loans

It is possible for Parent PLUS loans to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), but borrowers have to jump through some hoops.

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Borrowers now have until June 30 2024 to take advantage of one-time account adjustment

Biden Administration Extends Student Loan Consolidation Deadline

The terms of the one-time account adjustment deadline are a bit complicated, but consolidation right now is a big opportunity for many federal student loan borrowers.

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Borrower Unshackles himself from student loan debt after a decade

How Student Loan Forgiveness in Just Ten Years is a Realistic Possiblity

Erasing student debt in less than ten years isn’t guarenteed, but there are realistic options for borrowers to pursue.

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Does Deferment or Forbearance Time Count for Student Loan Forgiveness?

Time on a deferment or forbearance usually doesn’t count towards student loan forgiveness, but there is one massive exception to the rule and a couple temporary exceptions.

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side hustle and extra income changes pslf puzzle

How a Side-Hustle or Second Job Impacts Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

For most borrowers, earning some extra cash on the side won’t get in the way of public service student loan forgiveness.

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borrowers speeds up student loan forgiveness on a rocket

Accelerated Forgiveness: Making Extra Payments for Quicker Forgiveness

Options to speed up student loan forgiveness by paying extra are limited.

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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