Student Loans

I recently refinanced my fed loans (through Aidvantage) through Earnest. I noticed the payoff amount that went through was 2-3k more than the amount owed. Now when I log in to Aidvantage, my account s...

Those student loans feel like a 250 pound weight right on top of your shoulders don’t they? As a financial coach, I can help you create a custom plan to wipe that debt out of your life so you can walk...

The way it's come down to 'what remains under Trump'. Thought it was worth sharing on this bowl. I knew too many things were about to change when he won, but I just wasn't ready for this kind of turmo...

I've been wanting to wait till I turn 30 to consider getting a PhD, and as I approach my 30th, I'm actually so scared of how unsure I feel about taking up more student loans. It's definitely not an op...

"The Education Department said it will send notices of wage garnishment, seizing up to 15% of a borrower's disposable income 'later this summer'.." Guess this is going to be a wildly intrusive, confus...

For borrowers ineligible for PSLF due to private loans or employment at non-qualifying organizations, what are the most viable paths to debt reduction, especially with IDR forgiveness timelines extend...

What happens if i move out of USA before paying off ymy student debt

Wait, are you serious? They’re actually going to start taking money straight out of our paychecks and even our tax refunds if we’re in default—without even going to court first? How is this even allow...

For those of you who are also just holding out in SAVE forbearance like me, are you concerned this is all going to blow up and you'll be surprised with a huge payment that you're not going to be ready...

How do I ensure my autopay is processed correctly each month? I drive for Uber and Lyft every day after work and on weekends, and most of what I earn goes straight to my student loan payments. I made ...

I'm trying so hard to make more money, but work won't promote me or give me opportunities to get better ... work is also the reason I don't have any time to have an extra gig that could help me earn m...

I don't know who on this bowl needs this, but I just found out about Passionate Penny Pincher.. I needed to free up some money to save, and found this! If anyone's looking for help to save a few buck...

Don't want to be the hater of this bowl, but I genuinely think this is the reason most Americans can't get around to paying their student loan debts off. I get you have to live and have some fun, but ...

How important is student loan forgiveness to you personally? Personally, it would significantly improve my financial situation but I know many couldn't care much for it and have financial plans. Where...

I was on my studentaid.gov dashboard and it said I have 5 payments left but now it says that the count 'may not be accurate'. What is that supposed to mean? Is this because of the injunction or are th...

How much student loan debt do you have? I'm now at about $32K left, but started at $250K. There was a time when it peaked and got up to about $300K before it then slowly went down over the last 15 ye...

All I understand is that millions of borrowers could wind up getting denied relief, but everything is still so hazy. How are you prepared or preparing for the case that PSLF eligibility rules tighten ...

Sharing this over here for anyone who could use the information to get clarity on some things. I know this is a tough time for us all, with all the new rules and regulations and changes in the old. Se...

The 35-year-old version of your child will forever be indebted to you for saving them from student loans when their 18-year-old brain couldn’t comprehend what they were signing up for. The best option...

Planning to stay with my parents for the next few years to try and save some money ... can't tell if it's a good move or not. If anyone here has had to do this, what are some things you would share ab...