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Fresh Start Program for Student Loans Ended — What to Do Now]

Editor’s note: The Fresh Start Program for federal student loans ended on October 2, 2024. If you have defaulted loans,...

June 23, 2026

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When repaying your student loans, the minimum payment is the lowest amount you can pay each month to keep them...

May 19, 2026

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Deferment gives you a temporary reprieve from student loan payments. Your loans are usually automatically deferred while you’re in school....

March 2, 2026

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Noticed your student loan payment went up and not sure why? You’re not alone. A sudden increase can be confusing—and...

August 12, 2026

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When you make minimum monthly payments on your student loans, a portion goes toward the interest on the loan, and...

June 22, 2026

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Finding the best HELOC rates in North Carolina can save you thousands of dollars in interest over the life of...

April 15, 2026

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If you’ve borrowed student loans to pay for college, your loan may be transferred or sold to a new servicer...

June 22, 2026

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Missed student loan payments happen, but it doesn’t need to be the end of the world. The specific consequences you’ll...

June 18, 2026

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Student loans can feel like they follow you forever—and in some cases, they actually do. Federal student loans don’t expire,...

June 22, 2026

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If you’ve gotten your first student loan statement, you may feel overwhelmed by all the details. The format for a...

January 9, 2026

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