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Can You Opt Out of Student Loan Forgiveness?
A lawsuit initially caused the Department of Education to say that borrowers could opt out of President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan. But will it matter after the Supreme Court weighs in?
By Kelley R. Taylor • Last updated
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Your Monthly Student Loan Payments Could Be Slashed in Half
The Department of Education proposes a new student loan repayment plan. The new income-driven plan aims to help borrowers pay off their student loans.
By Erin Bendig • Published
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Seven Major FAFSA Changes: What Families Need to Know
student loans As adjustments to the federal FAFSA form are phased in, they could affect the financial aid eligibility of current and prospective college students.
By Derenda King, CFP®, CSLP® • Last updated
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What is Borrower Defense Loan Discharge for Federal Student Loans?
Borrower defense to repayment is available for borrowers who have been misled by a college or university.
By Erin Bendig • Published
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What is a Good Credit Score?
Having a good credit score can save you hundreds, even thousands of dollars on credit cards, mortgages, and other loans.
By Ellen Kennedy • Published
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6 Ways to Boost Your Credit Score
Ways to boost your credit score if it's in the doldrums.
By Lisa Gerstner • Last updated
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Student Loan Forgiveness Blocked For Now Due to Court Rulings
Biden's student loan debt forgiveness program is on hold until the U.S. Supreme Court weighs in.
By Kelley R. Taylor • Published
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Some States Could Tax Student Loan Forgiveness
taxes You probably won’t pay federal income taxes on forgiven student loan debt, but there are some states that will or could tax your student loan forgiveness.
By Kelley R. Taylor • Last updated
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How to Qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Paying for College Even as broader breaks on student debt are rolled out, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program offers much more substantial help to those who qualify. But an important deadline is coming up.
By Rivan V. Stinson • Last updated