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Student Loans
Financial Calculators Help You Plan Your Future
When planning your financial goals, there are certain things you need to know. Not guess. Not estimate, but know with certainty. Our financial calculators can help you figure them out in just a few easy steps. Let’s see what they can tell you. Figuring Out Your Expenses You know exactly how much money you’re spending […]
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New Rules for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Many student loan borrowers have struggled to understand the requirements of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF). They experience frustration and disappointment thinking they were making progress toward receiving loan forgiveness, only to find out that their loans didn’t qualify, or they were enrolled in the wrong payment plan. The U.S. Department of Education […]
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What Parents Need to Know About Student Loans
Sending a child off to college is a proud moment for any parent. But today’s college education comes with a hefty price tag. For many families, student loans are the only way to pay for higher education. And for parents, a lot has changed in the world of student loans since they were in school. […]
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The Seven Types of Student Loan Deferment
After several extensions, COVID-19 relief for federal student loans is scheduled to end in February, 2023. What does that mean for borrowers? If your loans were current when the special forbearance went into effect, you should plan to resume making payments. If your federal student loans were delinquent or in default at the time, collection […]
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Get Ready for COVID-19 Student Loan Forbearance to End
President Biden has once again extended the payment moratorium on federal student loans through December 31, 2022. That means federal student loan borrowers should plan to resume making monthly student loan payments in January, 2023. Here’s how to prepare for when coronavirus student loan forbearance ends. Rework Your Budget You’ve probably gotten used to having […]
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What You Need to Know About Private Student Loans
When most people hear “student loans,” they’re thinking of federal student loans that are issued by the Department of Education and managed by a variety of loan servicers. But in addition to these widely known federal student loans, there are also private student loans. These are loans issued by banks or other financial institutions directly […]
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You’re Graduating During a Pandemic — Now What?
After years of early morning classes, late night study sessions and more ramen noodles than you can count, you’re finally graduating from college. Celebrations are definitely in order. But there’s a twist nobody was expecting: you’re graduating in the middle of a pandemic, into an economy that’s seeing the highest unemployment rate since the Great […]
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How Do I Pay My Student Loans When Living Abroad?
Living and working outside the United States is an exciting way to see the world and experience other cultures. For United States citizens in the process of paying back federal student loans, it can pose some challenges, and present some opportunities. Let’s take a look at some of the details of repaying student loans while […]
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Financial Resolutions for Generation Z
Often dismissed as being glued to their phones or mesmerized by their gaming consoles, members of Generation Z — those born after 1997 — have money on their minds. In fact, 72% of them report feeling stressed about money, according to the 2019 Future of Money Study. Personal finances can seem overwhelming to this generation, […]
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Getting Started with Student Loan Repayment
For student loan borrowers, getting started with student loan repayment can be a daunting task. It is even more challenging if they haven’t been keeping up with their loan details throughout the borrowing process. Gathering some basic information and understanding a few key facts will make the process easier. These are the questions and information […]
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