New Debt.com Survey Shows Why FAFSA Needs to Be Simplified
The federal government recently announced a one-year delay in the FAFSA Simplification Act. Here’s why that matters. Continue reading →
View ArticleFHA relaxes underwriting for student loan borrowers
Lenders can use borrower's actual monthly student loan payment when calculating their overall debt burden. Continue reading →
View ArticleThere’s No Forgiving the Federal Government’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program
60 Minutes may have grabbed the headlines LAST week, but the problems certainly aren't new. Neither are the solutions. Continue reading →
View ArticleThe Politics For Your Wallet: Federal Government Proposes Changes to Student...
Forget about the culture wars – the House passed a bill about your retirement and Biden is talking about your student loans. Continue reading →
View ArticleStudent Loan Moratorium to Extend Again – Just in Time
New research shows borrowers weren’t prepared to resume repayments next month. Continue reading →
View ArticlePoll Finds More than Half of Borrowers Regret Student Loan Debt
Student loans keep borrowers from pursuing major life and financial goals, says survey. Continue reading →
View ArticleWould student loan forgiveness help young homebuyers? Not necessarily
Forgiving student loan debt would have lots of economic impacts, but one of the most common arguments in the debate over this policy is that it would influence the housing market. Continue reading →
View Article5 Tips to Help You Avoid Student Loan Forgiveness Scams
Excited about the government’s new student loan cancellation program? So are scammers who are after your money and personal information. Continue reading →
View Article5 Things to Know About the New Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
Ready to ditch some of that student loan debt that’s been dogging you for years? The new government program can offer relief. Continue reading →
View ArticleStudent Loan Forgiveness with a Female Focus
What student loan relief means for women. Continue reading →
View ArticleStudent Loan Forgiveness for a Six-Figure Income? That’s Unforgivable!
Biden’s plan is ill-conceived, unfair, and maybe even illegal. What’s worse, there’s a better way to help more people – and I proposed it two years ago. Continue reading →
View ArticleTake These 6 Steps While Waiting for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
Here’s what to do while waiting for government forgiveness for federal student loan borrowers. Continue reading →
View ArticleWeddings, Gambling, and Drugs: What Will You Spend YOUR Student Debt Relief On?
Most applicants admit they’ll spend their savings on some surprising “non-essentials.” Continue reading →
View ArticleMild recession, elevated mortgage rates eyed in 2024: Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae economists predict "mild recession" next year, but say mortgage rates may not ease as much as previously expected. Continue reading →
View ArticleDawn of the Debt: Borrowers Dread the Return of Student Loans
The pause on student loans was a great idea - until it wasn’t. Ready or not, it’s time to pay. Continue reading →
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