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Texas Student Loan Refinancing and Private Student Loan Options
According to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, half of Texas public university bachelor's graduates leave school with student loan debt. Among those with debt, the average amount is $24,550.…
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Student Loan Borrowers 1% Interest Rate Reduction Incentive Must Know
Student loan borrowers have an opportunity to lower the interest rates on their federal student loans by 1%. But to get that benefit, they must enroll their loans in autopay.…
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First Deadline to Switch Student Loans Out of the SAVE Plan Is This Week
Lender and Bonus disclosure SoFi®: Fixed rates range from 4.49% APR to 10.99% APR with 0.25% autopay discount and 0.125% SoFi Plus discount. Variable rates range from 5.74% APR…
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These Student Loans Are the “Worst of Both Worlds,” Says New Report
A new report issued by a borrower advocacy organization is shining a critical light on state-based student loans. These loans, the group argues, are the worst of the worst. But…
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Student Loans Over 50: Five Tips to an Amazing Retirement
If you’re eligible for AARP and owe more than $100,000 in student debt, how in the world are you supposed to enjoy a secure retirement? While the student loan crisis…
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Little-Known Student Loan Loopholes | Student Loan Planner
As part of our series on introducing members of the Student Loan Planner® team, I want to introduce Meagan McGuire. McGuire is a Senior Student Loan Advisor at Student Loan…
Sep 18, 2026
How to Buy a House With Student Loan Debt ($100k or More)
Student loans currently account for over $1.7 trillion of the debt in the United States. As more and more students are graduating with debt each year, we're seeing the effects…
30, 90 or 180 Days? Choosing a Disability Insurance Waiting Period
A disability insurance waiting period is the amount of time you must be continuously disabled before your long-term disability policy can begin paying benefits. Depending on the policy, you may…
Sep 17, 2026
Sep 10, 2026
4 Next Steps If You’re Denied a Parent PLUS Loan
Although financing the burden of higher education generally falls on students through federal student loans. Parents often assume that burden, too, through Parent PLUS Loans. Unlike federal loans for student…
How to Get MOHELA Student Loan Forgiveness
Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority (MOHELA) is one of a handful of federal student loan servicers that manages the $1.7 trillion federal student loan debt portfolio. It's possible that you've…
Sep 9, 2026
Sep 8, 2026
How to Handle Your Student Loan Forgiveness 1099-C Tax Form
Student loan forgiveness can eliminate a substantial balance, but it might also create an unexpected tax bill. The temporary federal tax exemption created by the American Rescue Plan Act expired…
Using Student Loans for Off-Campus Housing Expenses
When weighing your options for college living arrangements, you might be wondering, “Can I use student loans for off-campus housing?” You can use federal and private student loans for housing,…
Sep 7, 2026
