IDR Income Recertification Is Restarting in 2025
January 22, 2025
The multiple repayment extensions and the SAVE lawsuit have extended the IDR income recertification process again. The exact date when income recertification will restart is
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Better Tax Advice Can Lower Student Loan Payment
January 21, 2025
As we approach the beginning of tax season, many student loan borrowers need to be made aware of the impact of their tax filing decisions
Married Filing Separately with Student Loans
January 21, 2025
More married and engaged couples face a growing problem: student loan repayment. The National Loan Forbearance and On-Ramp programs helped borrowers avoid monthly payments since
Tax Preparers’ Role in Student Loan Repayment and Forgiveness
January 21, 2025
As the tax season ramps up, tax preparers have a new opportunity to increase revenue by providing a service that can help millions of people.
Common Mistakes Parents Make In Their College Funding Plan
December 23, 2024
This time of the year is busy. However, for families of college-bound students, it can be more stressful. A typical conversation during holiday gatherings concerns
Year End College Funding and Student Loan Planning Tips
December 23, 2024
We are approaching the end of 2024, and it is a time when many people set goals for the New Year. It is a busy
Navigating the PAYE and ICR Option Due To the SAVE Lawsuit
December 20, 2024
On Wednesday, 12/18, the Department of Education (DOE) announced the ability to enroll in two previously closed IDR methods: Pay As You Earn (PAYE) and
2024 Election Impact on Higher Ed
November 17, 2024
The 2024 election results are in, and higher education will likely change in the coming years. The question is how fast and to what extent.
Paying For College
Financial Aid Award Letter: What is the difference between a Scholarship and Grant
College Acceptance letters and financial awards are being issued as you read this article. Most schools will issue them by 4/1 for college-bound students. The
March 22, 2025
Student Loan Repayment
SAVE Update Appellate Court Decision
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a significant ruling that blocks the SAVE Plan (Saving on a Valuable Education). The SAVE Repayment program was
February 23, 2025
Student Loans
Navigating Parent PLUS Loans: Planning for Retirement and College Expenses
Are you caught in the financial tangle of planning for your child’s college education while saving for retirement? Navigating the world of Parent PLUS loans
February 19, 2025
Student Loan Repayment
New Student Loan Repayment Trend Requires Better Tax Planning for 2024 Tax Filing
As student loan borrowers face a new year, many are in a new environment. This change is due to a significant shift in repayment trends.
January 26, 2025
Student Loan Repayment
IDR Income Recertification Is Restarting in 2025
The multiple repayment extensions and the SAVE lawsuit have extended the IDR income recertification process again. The exact date when income recertification will restart is
January 22, 2025
Student Loan Repayment
Better Tax Advice Can Lower Student Loan Payment
As we approach the beginning of tax season, many student loan borrowers need to be made aware of the impact of their tax filing decisions
January 21, 2025
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