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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Student Loan Forgiveness for Counselors: 5 Excellent Options
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…
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Student Loan Defaults Surge as the Government Escalates Collections Efforts
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 7, 2026
Which Professions Are Hit the Hardest
When people talk about student loans, the conversation almost always starts with the total balance. “I owe $300,000.” “I borrowed $400,000.” That number feels overwhelming, and emotionally, it makes sense…
The Best Federal Student Loan Servicers of 2026
Unfortunately, when it comes to federal student loan servicers, you can’t “have it your way.” The U.S. Department of Education chooses your student loan servicer when you first take out…
Jan 6, 2026
Jan 5, 2026
Beware of These Student Loans Forgiveness Scams in 2026
Student loan forgiveness scams have been a problem for many years. In 2017, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) launched an initiative called “Operation Game of Loans” to combat scammers in…
When to Leave Student Loan Forbearance Under SAVE
Lender and Bonus disclosure THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO MAKE ANY PAYMENT OR TAKE ANY OTHER ACTION IN RESPONSE TO THIS OFFER. Earnest: $1,000 for $100K or…
Jan 4, 2026
Jan 3, 2026
What Student Loan Borrowers in the SAVE Plan Should Know for 2026
Lender and Bonus disclosure THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO MAKE ANY PAYMENT OR TAKE ANY OTHER ACTION IN RESPONSE TO THIS OFFER. Earnest: $1,000 for $100K or…
18 Best Physician Home Loans of 2026
Are you a physician, dentist or other type of medical professional looking for a doctor home loan? Note that each of the lenders listed have different qualifications for doctor mortgages.…
Jan 2, 2026
