Taxes: Free filing options
If you are unable to afford an accountant or tax preparer, there are free resources
Month: March 2023
Student Loans: Resources for borrowers
President Biden’s up to $20,000 in student loan forgiveness is on hold as the Supreme
Student Loans: Borrowers in default
Around 7.5 million borrowers were in default before the COVID-19 pandemic and more than 50%
Student Loans: One-time IDR payment adjustment
Income-driven repayment (IDR) plans were considered a fix to a broken student loan system, offering
Student Loans: Income-driven repayment plans
Income-driven repayment (IDR) plans base monthly payments on the borrower’s income, unlike standard payment plans.
Student Loans: Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Borrowers who have been in repayment for at least 10 years and work in public
Student Loans: Discharge, Forgiveness, Cancellation
Although used interchangeably, loan discharge, forgiveness, and cancellation have different relief for borrowers. Loan discharge
Student Loans: For-profit schools
More than 70% of for-profit students borrow federal loans and account for 50% of all
Student Loans: Federal vs Private Loans
Student loan debt is considered “good debt,” but it is also the cause for an
Student Loans: The Basics
Any discussion about student loans, should begin with a basic knowledge of: Federal vs. Private