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If you’re living under the crushing burden of student loan debt, it’s natural to wonder how to get rid of it. I know I am. Who wouldn’t want to wake up one morning, log into their account, and see a…
It’s been a rough decade for many student loan borrowers, including Jennifer (name changed for privacy). A stroke sidelined her, and disability payments weren’t enough to stay ahead of her debt. Creditors have been hounding her relentlessly, threatening to garnish…
Nobody likes starting their adult life with crushing student loan debt. Unfortunately, student loans have become a necessary evil. According to the Institute for College Access & Success’ Project on Student Debt, 62% of 2019’s college grads had significant student…
Millions of college graduates owe tens of thousands in federal student loans. My monthly payment is $600. That’s a big chunk out of this mom’s already overstressed budget. I don’t know about you, but getting rid of some or all…
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…
More than ever, Americans are pursuing advanced degrees. The decision to pursue a graduate degree is fraught with questions, not the least of which is how to reduce student loan debt. It starts with figuring out what to do with…
The question of whether or not student loan forgiveness is worth it might seem like an odd one. After all, who wouldn’t want the balance of their student debt forgiven? While there are certain types of borrowers who may benefit…
With the cost of college continually on the rise, few students can cover tuition and expenses without taking out student loans. According to the Urban Institute, 70% of those with a bachelor’s degree have student debt. And though only 15%…
If you already have a private student loan, there are even more ways to reduce your rate, though some may take time. For example, improving your credit score may take several years. But you can also opt to apply with…
The prospect of widespread student loan forgiveness makes for attention-grabbing headlines. With so many Americans feeling the burden of excessive student loan debt, it’s no wonder. Heck, I write about student loans because I’m a cautionary tale of what can…
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