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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. Rebecca Safier is a personal finance writer and certified student loan counselor who ...

Since March 2020, federal student loan borrowers were not obligated to make monthly payments. During this period, officials said borrowers could continue making payments to reduce their debt whenever ...

ATLANTA — Major decisions on credit card fees, bank fees and student loans have been made in the last few weeks that will affect many people, especially those living paycheck to paycheck. Two changes ...

Recasting lowers your monthly payment, but it doesn't shorten your mortgage or maximize interest savings. Making an extra principal payment won't lower your monthly payment but can reduce the total ...

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There's been a lot of student loan noise over the past year, but little clarity for borrowers enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education repayment plan. We've witnessed several updates to student ...