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Consolidating federal student loans that aren’t currently eligible for forgiveness programs could help you qualify for debt relief. You must consolidate by June 30th to apply for this one-time benefit. You can consolidate your loans online. The process takes about 30 minutes. If you have federal student loans, an...

Student Loan Forgiveness Deadline: There Are 10 Days Left to Maximize Your Debt Relief

As parents, we often go to great lengths to support our children’s education, including taking out loans to cover college costs. Parent Direct PLUS loans are a popular option for many families but can also lead to significant debt. Fortunately, there is a program that can help ease this burden: the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Parent PLUS Loans: Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

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If you have a federal student loan that is not eligible for any forgiveness program, you can try consolidating it into a new direct program which could help you get the debt relief.

Don’t miss the June 30 deadline for student loan forgiveness; All you need to know

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Paying student loans isn't fun -- who doesn't want to pay less? The promising news is that you just might. Check Out: How Much Does the Average Baby Boomer Have in Savings? Read Next: 7 Common Debt...

Your Student Loan Bill Could Drop by as Much as $473 Very Soon — Here’s Why

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Steven Perry, 58, thought the notice confirming his student-loan forgiveness was a scam. But after decades of payments, he finally got debt relief.

A Gen Xer got $110,000 in student loans forgiven after he'd paid off more than he borrowed. It's allowed him to scrap his plans to work part time in retirement.

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Two separate court rulings blocked parts of the SAVE plan, including student-debt relief and cheaper payments. Here's what borrowers should know.

Student-loan borrowers who were set to get debt cancellation or lower payments through Biden's new repayment plan won't get it — for now. Here's what you need to know.

The Biden administration will place about three million student loan borrowers enrolled in its new repayment plan in forbearance while it defends the program in court. Those who have signed up for The Saving on a Valuable Education, or SAVE plan, and have a monthly payment above $0 will not owe anything on their debt for the time being.

Student loan payments go on pause for millions of borrowers

USA TODAY

This week wasn’t the first time, nor will it likely be the last, that lawsuits halt one of Biden's signature student loan repayment plans.

Student loan borrowers were expecting more help. They're stuck waiting again.

A defaulted student loan happens when the borrower does not make payments on their student loan, often for a few months or more. Having a student loan in a default state can have serious consequences, including poor credit, the loan payments becoming due in full immediately, the lender taking you to court and not being eligible for forbearance or deferment.

What is student loan default?

The resumption of student loans last October has further burdened many Americans. Combined with inflation and soaring rates, this additional financial obligation has taken a toll on budgets -- and on...

Not Paying Your Student Loans? 3 Ways That Might Hurt Your Retirement

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Personal loans and personal lines of credit are both helpful tools to cover large expenses. These financing options have similar benefits, like no collateral requirements and low rates for well-qualified borrowers, but deciding which is right for you comes down to how you prefer to receive and repay the funds.

Personal Loan vs. Line of Credit: How to Choose

POLITICO

The two court rulings, in response to lawsuits filed by Republican-led states, prohibit the Education Department from moving ahead with major provisions of Biden’s SAVE loan repayment program.

Courts block part of Biden’s student loan repayment plan for millions

Have you ever wondered what happens to old debts that seem to vanish into thin air, only to resurface when you least expect it? Understanding the statute of limitations on debts can feel like deciphering a cryptic code that varies by state and the type of debt you have. It’s a crucial piece of the puzzle for managing your financial health, especially if you’re exploring options like a debt relief program to clean up your financial slate. So, let’s break down this somewhat misunderstood legal framework and what it means for those lingering accounts on your credit report.

Debts and the Statute of Limitations

Before the pandemic-related payment pause that started in March 2020, more than 8 million federal loan borrowers had defaulted on their student loans. If your student loan payment was late by more than 270 days, your loans may be in default. Once student loans are in default, they’re often no longer eligible for forgiveness programs and other federal student loan benefits. But there’s a new program that can help you get your loans back in good standing and qualify for debt relief.

If You Defaulted on Your Student Loans, You Can Apply for This Debt Relief Program

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Some of the provisions under SAVE are now stalled as a result of a court-ordered block.

Parts of Biden's income-based repayment plan SAVE stalls on legal snag

WashingtonExaminer

After federal judges in Kansas and Missouri sided in favor of Republican attorneys general by blocking parts of President Joe Biden’s student loan repayment program, the Department of Education announced it is freezing monthly student loan payments and interests of 3 million borrowers. The Saving on a Valuable Education plan, better known as SAVE, determines a […]

Biden administration freezes student loan repayments following court rulings

When money’s tight and your credit score’s in the dumps, getting a loan from a bank can feel like trying to win the lottery. But don’t sweat it—bad credit loans are here to save the day. Let’s break down what these loans are all about and how they stack up against the usual bank loans.

A Second Chance: Best Bad Credit Loans for a Fresh Start

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

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California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

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Nearly 1 in 5 student loan borrowers in the U.S. — or 19% — say they are hiding their debt balance from their partner, according to a recent report. Shame, guilt, depression and anxiety swirling around the topic of student debt can lead people to keep secrets, therapists say.

Nearly 1 in 5 student loan borrowers keep their balance a secret from their partner

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Borrowers urged to apply for Navient's private student loan forgiveness

There's been much ado about federal student loan forgiveness with little relief directed to students holding private student debt. However, a little-known program directed by private...

Borrowers urged to apply for Navient's private student loan forgiveness

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