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Should You Leave PAYE Or ICR Student Loan Plans Due To Uncertainty?
PAYE and ICR forgiveness is on hold, but PSLF remains available. Here's why you likely shouldn't leave the PAYE or ICR student loan plans right now. …
Credit Scores Drop As Student Loan Payments Resume
Millions of student loan borrowers are now past due, with some losing over 100 credit score points after the federal payment pause ended. The post Cr…
Tax Plan Extends Some Tax-Free Student Loan Forgiveness
Proposed GOP House tax bill extends tax-free loan forgiveness only for death and disability, leaving out other student loan forgiveness programs. The…
How to Create Huge Tax Savings Funding Your Kid’s College (& FIRE on Time!)
Paying for college is one of the biggest financial hurdles families face—even as you’re chasing or approaching FIRE. What’s the smartest way to save …
New Study Reveals 70% Of College Grads Say It Was Worth It
90% of grads say college was positive, but only 70% feel it was worth the cost. The post New Study Reveals 70% Of College Grads Say It Was Worth It a…
The Student Loan Crisis Returns As Collections Resume
Collections resumed this month, hitting 9 million borrowers in default or delinquency. Here's why 2025 could make the student loan crisis worse. The …
Federal Student Loan Interest Rates Set To Drop Slightly For 2025-2026
Interest rates on new Federal student loans are set to fall slightly for the 2025 - 2026 school year. The post Federal Student Loan Interest Rates Se…
Student Loan Reform May Increase Payments For Borrowers
Millions of borrowers could face higher student loan payments or longer terms under a new GOP proposal. The post Student Loan Reform May Increase Pay…
Ask HTM: Pro Help to Break the Paycheck to Paycheck Cycle, Down Payment Money Market Accounts, and …
Let’s kick off the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don’t just stand on the sidelines- if you have a quest…
Best Student Loans For Graduate School
We break down the best ways to pay and the best student loans for graduate school - so you can know what your options are to make it affordable. The …
The Income Limit To Qualify For College Scholarships And Grants
If you’re a personal finance enthusiast with kids, you’ve probably wondered: at what household income level will colleges stop offering scholarships …
Student Loan Shakeup w/ Travis Hornsby – Episode 977
The Feds are cracking down on defaulted student loans! According to the new US Education Secretary, it’s time for student borrowers with federal loan…
Congress Unveils Plan To Change Student Loan Repayment Plans
Congress proposes changes to student loan repayment, limits on student loans, and changes to Pell Grants. The post Congress Unveils Plan To Change St…
Student Loan IDR Forgiveness Tracker Disappeared
StudentAid.gov removed the IDR forgiveness tracker while legal battles question forgiveness authority under several IDR plans. The post Student Loan …
For-Profit College Student Loan Forgiveness List
Here is the for-profit college student loan forgiveness list that qualify due to being closed or having lawsuits due to fraud. The post For-Profit Co…
How Much Student Loan Debt Do Members Of Congress Have?
Since Congress makes student loan policies, like loan forgiveness, we wanted to explore how much student loan debt Congress has. The post How Much St…
Ask HTM: Student Loans vs Investing, Best Cell Service While Abroad, & the Role of Faith in Our Fin…
Let’s kick off the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don’t just stand on the sidelines- if you have a quest…
Student Loan Help For Military Borrowers
Military student loan borrowers have access to student loan deferments, forgiveness, and repayment help, and expedited support from servicers. The po…
How To Get Student Loan Forgiveness [Full Program List]
There are many student loan forgiveness programs, including public service, volunteer work, medical studies, the military, or law school. The post Ho…
How To Get Out Of Student Loan Default
You can get out of student loan default and repair your credit score — if you follow the right steps. The post How To Get Out Of Student Loan Defaul…