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Parent PLUS Loan Forgiveness: The Ultimate Guide
Parent PLUS Loan Forgiveness: The Ultimate Guide

You had the best intentions by helping your kids pay for college using Parent PLUS Loans. But now that you’re nearing retirement age, the Parent PLUS Loan debt is a…

Jan 25, 2026

Loans

Parent PLUS Loans vs. Private Student Loans: Which Is Better?
Parent PLUS Loans vs. Private Student Loans: Which Is Better?

With college costs continuously rising, many parents are footing the bill to help pay for their child's education. As of 2025 Q5, 3.6 million parents turned to Parent PLUS Loans, with…

Jan 24, 2026

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Income Protection for Independent Contractor Physicians and Dentists
Income Protection for Independent Contractor Physicians and Dentists

Lender and Bonus disclosure SoFi®: ​​ Fixed rates range from 4.24% APR to 9.99% APR with 0.25% autopay discount and 0.125% SoFi Plus discount. Variable rates range from 5.99% APR…

Jan 23, 2026

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Key Changes You Must Know
Key Changes You Must Know

Lender and Bonus disclosure SoFi®: ​​ Fixed rates range from 4.24% APR to 9.99% APR with 0.25% autopay discount and 0.125% SoFi Plus discount. Variable rates range from 5.99% APR…

Jan 22, 2026

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Education Department Halts Student Loan Collections, But Questions Remain
Education Department Halts Student Loan Collections, But Questions Remain

Lender and Bonus disclosure SoFi®: ​​ Fixed rates range from 4.24% APR to 9.99% APR with 0.25% autopay discount and 0.125% SoFi Plus discount. Variable rates range from 5.99% APR…

Jan 21, 2026

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Nelnet Student Loan Forgiveness – Student Loan Planner
Nelnet Student Loan Forgiveness – Student Loan Planner

If you have federal student loans, there’s a good chance you’ve dealt with Nelnet at some point. Based on the most recent servicer portfolio data (June 30, 2025), Nelnet is…

Jan 18, 2026

Jan 17, 2026

Government May Seize Tax Refunds from Student Loan Borrowers
Government May Seize Tax Refunds from Student Loan Borrowers

Lender and Bonus disclosure SoFi®: ​​ Fixed rates range from 4.24% APR to 9.99% APR with 0.25% autopay discount and 0.125% SoFi Plus discount. Variable rates range from 5.99% APR…

Student Loan Forgiveness for Healthcare Workers

We all appreciate the great work that healthcare professionals do for us — particularly since the pandemic. That said, they deserve some tangible financial relief. So, here are some major…

Jan 16, 2026

Student Loan Forgiveness for Healthcare Workers

Jan 15, 2026

Parent PLUS Double Consolidation Loophole 2026 Guide
Parent PLUS Double Consolidation Loophole 2026 Guide

Editor's note: Double consolidation is no longer required, but there's a fast-approaching deadline for Parent PLUS borrowers who want to access income-driven repayment. To qualify, Parent PLUS borrowers must complete a…

How Timing and Shopping Affect Occupation Classes for Disability Insurance More Than Coverage Choices

When people shop for disability insurance, they usually focus on the obvious variables: benefit amount, benefit period, waiting period and policy definitions.  What often gets overlooked is one of the…

Jan 14, 2026

How Timing and Shopping Affect Occupation Classes for Disability Insurance More Than Coverage Choices

Jan 13, 2026

How to Use PSLF Buyback to Get Loan Forgiveness Faster
How to Use PSLF Buyback to Get Loan Forgiveness Faster

Lender and Bonus disclosure SoFi®: ​​ Fixed rates range from 4.24% APR to 9.99% APR with 0.25% autopay discount and 0.125% SoFi Plus discount. Variable rates range from 5.99% APR…

When Will Adjustments Be Made?

Key Takeaways: The final round of IDR waiver one-time account adjustments was completed January 16, 2025. To qualify, some borrowers needed to consolidate their loans by June 30, 2024. Twelve…

Jan 11, 2026

When Will Adjustments Be Made?