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Along with the announcement last week that the ongoing payment pause on federal student loans would be extended for another four months, the Biden administration also offered good news to borrowers who were behind on their debt payments prior to the pandemic. The U.S. Department of Education says it will move to...
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April 12, 2022 Loknath Das
Education Loans
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Across the country and around the world, people are experiencing financial hardship, as the far-reaching consequences of COVID-19 lead to layoffs, furloughs, salary reductions, and lost opportunities. These are especially stressful times for those with debt payments that continue to pile up even as the economy stalls. Fortunately,...
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February 19, 2022 Loknath Das
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If you’re getting ready to apply to college and don’t have the funds to pay for your entire education, you might think that taking out student loans is a necessary evil. College graduates from the class of 2017 who took out student loans borrowed nearly $30,000 on average, according to data...
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February 9, 2022 Loknath Das
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Young professionals looking to build careers in cities from Seattle to San Diego face a conundrum: how to buy a home or commercial property while student loans beg to be paid down? Capable of earning six figures early on, many professionals including doctors, dentists and attorneys often face...
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February 7, 2022 Loknath Das
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Because of its knowledge-centric curriculum and excellent career opportunities, MBA is one of the most popular courses among students aiming to pursue higher education outside the country. The course fee for MBA programs is relatively high making student loans indispensable in enabling the students to pursue their career...
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February 4, 2022 Loknath Das
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A group of Democratic U.S. senators led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts is demanding answers from Maximus, the company slated to take on a portfolio of 5.6 million student loans. In a letter sent this week to Maximus president and CEO Bruce Caswell, five senators questioned the company’s history...
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November 26, 2021 Loknath Das
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