A detailed discussion of the Borrower Defense to Repayment (DTR).
Whistleblower: Dept. Of Education Deliberately Thwarted Loan Forgiveness Process - Forbes
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IDR is a Tool to Get your Life Back
Let's talk about Income Driven Repayment (IDR). Let's start living again! . . .
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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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Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) works!
Student Loan Talk - PSLF really does work. Let's talk about it! . . .
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Private Student Loan Protection and Credit Reporting Discussion
Today I discussed private student loan protections through State Government action, and quote a bit about credit reports too. . . .
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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: Perkins Loans
What is a Perkins Loan?
A Perkins loan is money given by your school. It is considered a Federal student loan because the money was given to the school by the US Education Department (USED). The school lends the money, owns the loan, may hire a servicer to collect when the loan is in good standing . . .
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Covid-19 Stimulus Package: Direct Loans
What is a Direct Loan?
A Direct Loan means the money was borrowed Directly from the US Education Department (USED). No middleman. The loan will always be held by USED. When in good standing, a servicer helps USED collect by sending bills and offer affordable payment plans and/or forbearance and . . .
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