It’s indisputable that consolidating all your federal student loans into one loan paid off over an extended time frame eases the monthly burden of student debt payments. However, what if the interest rates of your individual loans vary by several…
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Continue reading...Read this before you consolidate federal student loans
If you haven’t consolidated federal student loans that were issued between July 1, 1998 and July 1, 2006, wait to consolidate till July 1st. Interest rates dropped a little, and it’s a good time to consolidate these loans with a fixed interest rate.…
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I’ll answer questions via online chat about CliffsNotes Graduation Debt on June 17th. Get the details in Michelle Singletary’s Color of Money column.
Continue reading...Why You Should Never Consolidate Private and Federal Student Loans Together
Consolidating all your federal student loans together is desirable in numerous ways: one payment to one student loan servicer, lower payments over a longer period of time. However, I’ve noticed on Twitter lately, there are tons of questions about consolidating federal and…
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Read how Graduation Debt came to be in The IRE Journal. Read answers to student loan questions from me and other experts on Foxbusiness.com.
Continue reading...Book Update 2: New Rules for Federal Student Loan Consolidations
Beginning July 1st, 2010, you can only consolidate your federal student loans through the federal government’s direct loan program. On July 1, 2010 all new federal student loans, brand new or consolidation, are issued by direct loans. If you want to consolidate your loans prior to…
Continue reading...For Twilight Fans: Control Your Spending Thirsts and Say Goodnight to Student Loan Debt
The Cullens are able to live a life of sustenance, surviving on animal blood when the craving for human blood can be insatiable. However, many of us don’t survive on basics in order to pay off our student loan debt…
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