What student loan forgiveness proposals have recently been passed into law? Federal Student Loan Forgiveness is now tax-free. Student loan borrowers with total and permanent disability will have their loans canceled. Student loan borrowers who applied for the Borrower Defense to Loan Repayment Forgiveness Program...
Did you know that 70% of college students graduate with debt? With more people going to college now than ever before, this means that a large percentage of the population is carrying student loan debt. Do you currently have student loan debt or are considering taking out...
When you first took out your student loan, you were probably feeling very optimistic about the future. You were about to embark on a course of study that would change your life. Student loans can feel like a burden at times and if you missed some...
U.S. student loan debt totals about $1.56 trillion among 45 million borrowers as of 2020. Taking out student loans makes college possible for many students, but paying back those loans once you graduate can seem overwhelming. Instead of stressing about your student loans, take charge of...
Repaying consumer debts like student loans have been near impossible for many as the U.S. economy struggles to fully open its doors amid COVID-19. The latest numbers from the BLS show America's unemployment rate at 13.3 percent as 21 million find themselves without a job....
Education in America is expensive, ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars for a four-year college. To afford the education we need, many of us take out loans. Some of us must rack up even more debt by going to grad...
Are you looking for a way to have the government cancel student loan debt? You’ve come to the right place. If you have any outstanding federal student loans, you could qualify for a lower monthly payment and eventually have your entire student loan balance canceled....
Money won’t buy happiness, but those struggling to pay debts know how much owing can damper spirits. A recent Bankrate study shows over half of Americans 18 and older lose sleep over money woes, including half of millennials. So what can you do to improve...
If you’re looking for a way to make your student loans easier to manage, you have a few different options to choose from. Here's what you need to know about student loan consolidation vs. student loan refinancing. It’s important to not confuse the two, however, as...
If you are struggling to keep up with federal student loan payments, an income-driven repayment plan could be right for you. Income-driven repayment (IDR) plans can lower your monthly payment based on your household income. After 20 or 25 years of payments, your remaining balance...