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
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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The Navient $1.7 Billion Discharge Settlement
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 (DTR)
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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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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