38 States Attorney Generals (and DC) have reached a $1.8 Billion settlement deal with Navient. Here are the details. (Settlement not yet approved by the Court).
Once you've watched the video, take a quick survey to see if you qualify under the settlement. . . .
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McDaniel v Navient 10th Circuit Appeals
The 10th circuit court of appeals confirmed the discharge of $200,000 private student loans. How big a deal is this? Let me explain.
https://www.facebook.com/TheStudentLoanLawyer/videos/626384491640896/ . . .
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Borrower Defense to Repayment Failure
The Borrower Defense to Repayment process is failing. I also mention a new resource for spousal consolidation loans. . . .
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Is My Spouse Responsible for My Student Loan?
Your spouse's income should not be a factor in your Federal Income Driven Repayment Plan. Here's a quick discussion about that. . . .
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Military PSLF and Are Loans Worth It?
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
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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How to Get Rid of Your Student Loan
Everyone wants to get rid of their student loans. Let's talk about how you can do that. . . .
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Student Loan Protection under the CARES Act
Today I discuss CARES Act protections for student loans, which loans qualify, and also point out an important issue with IDR recertification. . . .
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COVID-19 Stimulus Package: Video Q&A
Today I answered questions regarding the Stimulus Package as it relates to student loans. . . .
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Covid-19 Stimulus Package Help Based on Student Loan Type
The stimulus package has lots of facets, including student loan protections. The question you might be asking is, “How will it help me, the student loan borrower?” The real question should be DOES it help you, the student loan borrower. Because guess what, the stimulus does not help all student loan . . .
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