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I Have a Mental Disorder and Student Loans. Can They be Forgiven?

Question: Dear Steve, I have student loans that I will need to pay after I graduate. However, I suffer from bipolar, manic depression and psychosis. Will I be able to receive a total and permanent disability (TPD). Or some other loan forgiveness. I am still attending school though. I have been hospitalized for about 10 …

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My Bipolar Disorder and Depression Has Hurt My Ability to Repay My Student Loans

Question: Dear Steve, Diagnosed in 1986 W/bipolar disorder, started Alcoholics Anonymous 1986(yes still sober & clean, 3/3/20,34yrs) I went to DeAnza College from 1990-1994, including summer, all vacation sessions allowed due to the fact of depression. I had to catch up. 1995 injured at work, 2 broke disks, had 2 wait 6yrs 4 surgery due …

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I’m Bipolar and Worried Sick About American Express

Question: Jon, Bipolar, Income Protection Insurance delays, no income. Single parent, child, Corporate Amex and £7K to pay and scared to call them. Owe family member and friend money, paying them is so important, I can’t sleep thinking about it. Credit history destroyed as 10 years ago was sick, made arrangements for lower payments with …

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My Bipolar Disorder Led Me to Get In Debt With Gambling

Question: Dear Steve, Same one you’ve been asked 450 times already. Bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, borderline personality disorder.. Finally got credit after 30 years. Ran the cards up to the max. I was also taking a medication known for inspiring people to gamble, etc. Seems like a double whammy to me. The minimum payments keep …

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