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Income-Driven Student Loan Debt Relief

By Joey Johnston | December 21, 2021

If you have student loan debt, you have plenty of company. More than 43 million Americans had a total of $1.76 trillion in student loan debt by the end of…

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Student Loan Debt a Curse on Millennial Generation

By Joey Johnston | July 25, 2017

It’s not easy being a Millennial. They get ridiculed more than Donald Trump, though at least Johnny Depp hasn’t threatened to assassinate any of them. Older generations see them as…

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Don’t Pay College Tuition with a Credit Card

By Joey Johnston | March 15, 2017

As a strategy, paying for college with a credit card sounds enticing. Your card probably offers generous air miles or points for every dollar you spend, and you have the…

Student Loan Debt Statistics

Student Loan and Credit Card Debt Statistics From The NFCS

By George Morris | August 18, 2016

American consumers are improving at paying off their credit-card balances, but experts say a new array of diverse products have complicated the financial goal-setting process. More consumers, young and old,…

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Student Loan Interest Tax Benefits: Fact vs. Fiction

By George Morris | March 25, 2016

With tax season in full swing, I thought I would address some frequently asked questions about student loan interest tax benefits.  Here are a few facts and misconceptions about the…

Learn how to deal with your student loans after you've graduated

Recent Graduate Student Loan Survival Kit

By George Morris | March 25, 2016

Congratulations! You made it. You graduated from college. Your first student loan payment will be due soon. This guide is designed to help you estimate your future monthly payment, understand…

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Student Loan Forgiveness For Nonprofit Employees

By George Morris | March 25, 2016

Teachers, police and hospital workers are often hailed as heroes. As nice as the praise is, it doesn’t put food on the table or lower their bills. For millions of…

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Student Loan Forgiveness

By George Morris | March 25, 2016

Debt consolidation is a sensible solution for consumers overwhelmed by credit card debt. It can be done with or without a loan. Consolidation cuts costs by lowering the interest rate…

Helpful Student Loan Information

Helpful Student Loan Information

By George Morris | March 25, 2016

Thank you for visiting us. We hope the following information helps you find student loan debt relief. Federal or Private? The student loan debt relief options below are available for federal…

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Student Loan Forgiveness For Police Officers Eases Debt Burden

By George Morris | March 24, 2016

Ashley Strange visits universities and community colleges every week trying to recruit officer candidates for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department in Orlando, Fla. When she finishes a presentation, the line…

Sources:

  1. Hanson, M. (2021, November 17) Student Loan Debt Statistics. Retrieved from https://educationdata.org/student-loan-debt-statistics
  2. Hanson, M. (2021, July 10) Student Loan Default Rate. Retrieved from https://educationdata.org/student-loan-default-rate
  3. N.A. (ND) Chart Summarizing Existing IDR Plans. Retrieved from https://ticas.org/wp-content/uploads/legacy-files/pub_files/existing_idr_options.pdf
  4. N.A. (ND) If your federal student loan payments are high compared to your income, you may want to repay your loans under an income-driven repayment plan. Retrieved from https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/repayment/plans/income-driven