Student Loans
Get a crash course on student loans, some of the challenges you might face when paying them off, plus more tips for grads.
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Common Student Loan Scams and How to Avoid Them
It’s no secret that student loan debt in our country is out of control. Recent estimates from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau suggest there’s $1.2 trillion in outstanding student loan debt, and the number continues to grow. What’s worse is that approximately seven million borrowers are currently in default. This challenging setup unfortunately provides an opportunity for student loan scam artists to prey on those with student loan debt relief on their mind, such as recent college graduates or those struggling to make monthly payments.
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How to Stop Student Loan Garnishment
Facing student loan wage garnishment? There are a number of options you can pursue to stop the garnishment of your wages.
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7 Things You Need to Know About Financial Aid for College
College can be costly, but help is available.
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What Happens if You Default on Student Loans?
Student loans are serious financial obligations. Defaulting on a loan can impact your financial life for many years to come with serious repercussions. Find out what happens if you go into default.
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How to Get Student Loans Forgiven
Are you drowning under a load of student debt? Student loan forgiveness programs may be the option you’re looking for.
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Student Loan Forgiveness: What You Should Know
The student loan crisis has caused the government and President Obama to take action and create forgiveness programs. By pursuing one of these programs, you can partially pay off your debt and discharge any that’s leftover after several years.
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