Student Loans

What's Going To Happen To Student Loan Forgiveness Under Trump?

As Donald Trump returns to the White House, millions of student loan borrowers are focused on how federal student loan forgiveness programs might change. The Biden administration implemented several policies to expand access to debt relief, but ongoing legal and administrative challenges have left the system uncertain. Here’s an overview of where things stand and what borrowers might expect moving forward.

Published on: January 29, 2025
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Student Loans Forgiveness: What You Might Have Missed

Let's catch up on the latest news about student loan forgiveness under Biden. Spoiler alert: he's forgiven a whopping $136.6 billion, but universal relief is still a bit elusive. Here's the lowdown on who's benefited and why it's been a bumpy ride.

Published on: February 7, 2024
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What Happens If You Don’t Pay Off Your Student Loans

For the past 3.5 years, a pause in student loan payments provided relief to approximately 40 million Americans. However, with repayments having kicked off this past Fall, frustration and uncertainty loom large, with some considering the drastic step of not paying their student loans. So, let’s see what would happen if you choose not to pay back your student loans.

Published on: January 17, 2024
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How to Get a Refund On Your Student Loan Payments

The end of the Covid-era student loan pause has led to confusion and billing errors for many borrowers. The Biden administration introduced administrative forbearances, offering potential forgiveness. Here’s what you need to know.

Published on: January 24, 2025
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The Biden Administration's New SAVE Repayment Plan: How You Can Cut Your Monthly Payment in Half

The Biden administration has recently rolled out a new student loan repayment plan called the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, designed to be more affordable for borrowers, with lower monthly payments and the potential for loan forgiveness after as little as 10 years.

Published on: January 24, 2025
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How to Get Student Loan Forgiveness Through Income-Driven Repayment (IDR)

Now that student loan payments are coming due, you might be looking at the bill and thinking “there’s absolutely no way I can afford to pay this.” How do you reduce your student loan payments? Well, here are 3 things you can do:

Published on: January 24, 2025
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Everything You Need to Know About the Student Loan Payment Unpause

The federal student loan payment pause is ending in October 2023 (originally August 29, 2023), and it's time to prepare for the aftermath.

Published on: January 24, 2025
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So, When Will The Student Loan Payment Pause End?

The Biden administration has been working to find ways to alleviate the burden of student loans for millions of borrowers. However, it can be quite challenging for borrowers to keep up with the evolving initiatives.

Published on: January 24, 2025
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All The Student Loan Forgiveness Deets ✅

Early last month, Biden’s administration announced the long-awaited student loan forgiveness plan. Of course, there are lots of questions around eligibility and what this plan might mean for you. Let’s answer them!

Published on: January 24, 2025
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So, You’ve Graduated! Now What?

You just stepped out into the adult world with your degree - woohoo! Now what?

Published on: January 24, 2025
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Top 4 Ways to Pay Off Student Loans Fast

On today's Ask Debbie, we talk about paying off student loans.

Published on: January 24, 2025
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