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Should I consolidate my student loans?
the explainer Consolidate your loans and you will have just one monthly payment to keep track of — but your interest rate may increase
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What's a student loan and how does it work?
The Explainer These loans can cover the cost of tuition, housing and textbooks — but they must eventually be repaid, plus interest
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How to get student loan forgiveness
the explainer Four options for paying back (less of!) your federal student loans
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4 ways to pay down student loan debt faster
the explainer Some of these changes may seem minuscule, but they add up over time
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Student loan wage garnishment: how it works and how you can stop it
The Explainer Your loan servicer may seize your wages if you fail to make payments on your student debt
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How to decide on the right student loan repayment plan
The explainer President-elect Donald Trump seems unlikely to approve more student loan forgiveness, so you may want to consider other options
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PAYE vs. ICR: how these income-driven plans work for student loans
The Explainer As of December 2024, borrowers can once again enroll in Paye as You Earn (PAYE) and Income-Contingent Repayment (ICR)
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The pros and cons of student loan forgiveness
The Explainer Examining some of the key arguments on either side of this contentious debate
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The scandal surrounding the country's largest Christian college
Under the Radar Grand Canyon University has been fined $37.7 million for allegedly misleading its students
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What to know ahead of the next FAFSA rollout
The Explainer The FAFSA application process is no longer running the way it did before last year's big shakeup
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When does it make sense to refinance your student loans?
The Explainer Refinancing involves moving your existing student loans into one new loan, which can streamline how many different payments you are juggling each month.
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4 ways to cover college without taking on debt
The Explainer Federal loans are not your only option when it comes to paying for school
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What financial moves should college grads prioritize?
The Explainer The real world means rent, groceries and student loan payments
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How to get lower interest rates on student loans
The Explainer Federal student loan interest rates are set to reach record heights for the 2024-25 school year
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