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Latest Posts in Student Loan Forgiveness

Borrowers evaluate options for IBR, ICR, PAYE or waiting.

Should I Switch Out of the SAVE Forbearance?

As the SAVE forbearance is likely ending, borrowers face tough decisions. Learn about potential repayment strategies, including IBR, ICR, and PAYE, and what might work best for you.

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Student Loan Forgiveness Scams vs. Legit Programs – How to Tell the Difference

Separating scammers from legitimate student loan companies might seem difficult, but careful borrowers can usually detect even the best scammers.

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Taking a close look at the chances forgivness 2.0 actually happens

Will Student Loan Forgiveness 2.0 Hold Up in Court? A Legal Perspective and Analysis

The new student loan forgiveness plan from the Biden Administration targets borrowers in need, but like other forgiveness attempts, it is off to a rough start in court.

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Harris and Trump argue taunted student loan borrowers

Were Student Loan Borrowers Taunted with Student Loan Forgiveness?

Former President Trump Accuses Biden and Harris of Taunting Student Loan Borrowers with Forgiveness

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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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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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TIme passes as student waits for SAVE forgiveness 10-years

Early Forgiveness Under SAVE: Understanding Loan Size Limits and Other Fine Print

Early SAVE forgiveness sounds simple, but there are complications for borrowers with larger balances, FFEL Loans and Parent PLUS Loans.

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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
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    • Student Loan Reviews
    • Income Share Agreements