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student loan repayment

Proposed new rules for student borrowers

New rules from President Obama’s 2016 Budget Proposal would simplify the available income-based repayment options. According to a recent article from US News and World Report, these new rules are proposed for pay-as-you-earn, public service loan forgiveness. According to the...

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Student loan debt average nears $30K

An article by US News and World Report highlights a new report from the Institute for College Access and Success, stating that about 70% of 2013 graduates had student debt that averages $28,400. New Hampshire, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island...

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Sneakiness in the student loan industry

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a report yesterday noting illegal actions by the student loan servicing industry. Bureau examiners found that companies engaged in illegal practices like charging unfair late fees and harassing debt collection calls. Bureau examiners...