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PSLF Waiver Spousal Consolidation

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PSLF Waiver for Spousal Consolidation Loans Finally, there is a method to get the PSLF waiver for Spousal (joint) consolidation loans. This video is not about how to split the loan. It is ONLY for PSLF waiver qualification. When the process for splitting spousal consolidations is announced, another . . .
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$10,000 to $20,000 Forgiveness, Forbearance Extension, and a New IDR Plan

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The administration announced an extension to the CARES Act forbearance until December 31, 2022. Forgiveness of $10,000 to $20,000 will be available for loans held by the Department of Education. A new IDR plan has been suggested that could really help borrowers with just undergraduate loans. Watch . . .
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Borrower Defense to Repayment (DTR)

Written by , Dischargability, Federal Student Loans, IBR, Podcasts, Repayment Plans, Student Loan Basics, Student Loan Legislation, Video

A detailed discussion of the Borrower Defense to Repayment (DTR). Whistleblower: Dept. Of Education Deliberately Thwarted Loan Forgiveness Process - Forbes   . . .
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Borrower Defense to Repayment Failure

Written by , Bankruptcy And Student Loans, Federal Student Loans, IBR, In New News, Podcasts, Private Student Loans, Student Loan Basics, Student Loan Legislation, Uncategorized, Video

The Borrower Defense to Repayment process is failing. I also mention a new resource for spousal consolidation loans. . . .
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Military PSLF and Are Loans Worth It?

Written by , Bankruptcy And Student Loans, Dischargability, Federal Student Loans, Podcasts, Private Student Loans, Repayment Plans, Student Loan Basics, Video

Discussion for how the military can take advantage of Federal Student Loan programs. I also answer the question about taking student loans to pursue a Master's degree. . . .
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Discharge, IDR, and Closed For-Profit Schools

Written by , Bankruptcy And Student Loans, Default, Dischargability, Federal Student Loans, IBR, Podcasts, Private Student Loans, Repayment Plans, Student Loan Basics, Student Loan Legislation, Video

Today I took questions from the audience. Topics include bankruptcy discharge, IDR and growing balances, and a bit about closed for-profit schools. . . .
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