The Student Loan Autopay Discount Deadline Just Moved to December 31. Here’s What I’d Do Before Then.
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.
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Should I Pay Student Loans With a Credit Card?
Putting a student loan on a credit card trades income-driven payments, forgiveness, and death/disability discharge for an unprotected 22%+ balance.
They Said a Company Can Get Your Student Loans Forgiven Faster — For a Fee
No company can get your federal student loans forgiven faster — applying is free at StudentAid.gov, and charging upfront fees is often illegal. Here’s the proof.
The SAVE Plan Is Ending — You Have 90 Days to Avoid a Bigger Bill (July 2026)
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.
Judges Just Saved Public Service Loan Forgiveness — And Proved Borrowers Are Political Pawns
Federal judges struck down the Trump PSLF rule one day before it took effect. Here’s what it means for public service borrowers caught in the whiplash.
The Student Loan Autopay Discount Just Got Bigger — Sign Up This Week Before You Forget and Overpay for Years
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 Student Loan Plan’s Lower Payment Could Cost You Thousands More — Here’s What to Check Before July 1
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 Changes Hit July 1 — Three Weeks to Avoid the Auto-Enrollment Trap
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.
GOP States Move to Block Student Loan SAVE Repayment Plan — What 7 Million Borrowers Need to Know
Republican-led states filed an emergency motion March 3 to block the SAVE student loan repayment plan from being revived. Here’s what the legal back-and-forth means for 7+ million borrowers — and what to actually do right now.
Court Protects SAVE Plan Student Loans — What 7 Million Borrowers Need to Know
A federal judge dismissed the Trump-Missouri settlement that would have eliminated the SAVE income-driven repayment plan ahead of schedule. The plan is protected until 2028, but borrowers need to start planning now.
