Jessica Ferastoaru

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Thinking about pausing your student loan payments? What to know about deferment and forbearance.

A 2026 explainer on deferment and forbearance. Federal student loans come with two tools for pausing payments: deferment and forbearance. If you...

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Stay on Track for PSLF: What the July 1 OBBBA Changes Mean for You

New federal loan rules starting July 1, 2026, could impact your path to PSLF.

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Before You Consolidate Your Federal Student Loans, Know How the Budget Reconciliation Act May Change Things

Planning to consolidate your federal loans? Here’s what to know before the April 1 and July 1 deadlines hit.

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You're Not Alone—Understanding Student Loan Delinquency & What Comes Next

If you’ve fallen behind on your student loan payments, know that you are not alone. For over three years, federal student loan borrowers weren’t...

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The SAVE plan has been blocked

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The SAVE plan has been blocked. What does this mean for you?

A federal court recently blocked the Department of Education’s newest and most affordable repayment plan, Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE). This...

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