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No matter where you went to college, one thing most graduates have in common is a significant amount of student loan debt. Trying to manage it all can feel overwhelming regardless of your financial situation. Whether you’re looking for a…
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If you’re like me, the student loan payment pause is a huge burden off your shoulders. Even enrolled in an income-driven repayment plan, I typically have to pay nearly $700 per month on top of all the other typical monthly…
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The federal government has put federal student loan repayment on hold until Aug. 31, 2022, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. But they can’t extend it forever. Moreover, if you’ve got private student loan debt, your payments haven’t been on…
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