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The $8.75M University of Phoenix settlement pays up to $25 for website tracking, not student loans. Claim by Nov. 5, 2026; see where borrowers should look.
Student loan autopay discount deadline extended to Dec. 31, 2026. The panic is off, but one bank mistake can wipe out the savings. Here’s my plan.
Sallie Mae told the SEC that some ‘refinance’ pitches are really pushing able-to-pay borrowers into default. Here’s the filing and what to do instead.
You’ve been told private student loans can’t be discharged in bankruptcy. SoFi’s own SEC filing says some can — here’s how to find out if yours qualifies.
The SAVE plan is ending and the 90-day clock has started. Do nothing and you’re auto-enrolled in a costlier plan. Here’s what to check now.
The bigger 1% student loan autopay discount skips borrowers in default. Here’s how to get out of default first — and the 2026 consolidation trap to avoid.
The federal student loan autopay discount just jumped from 0.25% to 1% — but two traps can wipe out your savings. Here’s what to check before you enroll (and the July 1 sequencing trap if you’re switching to RAP).
The new Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) launches July 1 with lower monthly payments — but a 30-year term can mean thousands more in interest. Compare total cost first.
Student loan forgiveness is taxable again in 2026 — but a rule most borrowers have never heard of can erase the bill entirely.
Federal student loan changes hit July 1, 2026. What SAVE borrowers must do in the next 3 weeks, the PSLF auto-enrollment trap, and the Parent PLUS deadline that closes June 30.
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