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Experts say waiting it out is your best move -- in most cases. But there are things you should do while you wait.
“But now it’s critical to make a plan.” The U.S. Department of Education paused federal student loan payments in March 2020, ...
New federal student loan borrowers seem to be doing better than older borrowers, as they have been able to enroll in the best ...
Discover doesn't publish the minimum credit score for student loans. You'll likely need good credit to qualify, and if you don't have it, you'll need a co-signer to get a loan.
The federal government will pull a percentage of your take-home pay (the amount you receive after deductions) to put toward your student loan debt -- up to 15%. It won't take all of your paycheck.
Making principal-only payments on student loans can accelerate the payback period and reduce overall borrowing costs. Extra payments need specific instructions to ensure they go toward the ...
Starting in October, federal student loan borrowers need to start making payments toward their loans otherwise they may face consequences, like a hit to their credit score. President Joe Biden's ...