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Four tips to help older student loan borrowers navigate common problems with their student loans

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...number of older Americans with student debt has quadrupled, older borrowers complain...problems with lenders, loan servicers, and debt......unprecedented amount of student loan debt into retirement. The report shows that...reflect borrowers carrying student debt later into life, but also the increasing

Student loan debt doesn’t have to be scary: Leah’s story

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...was originally published Student loan debt doesn’t have to be scary: Leah’s story...she was going to pay off her student debt. She was worried about her future. We

Director Cordray Remarks at the CFPB Debt Collection Field Hearing

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...marketplace for the collection of consumer debt. This topic has long been a......Director Cordray Remarks at the CFPB Debt Collection Field Hearing By Richard...Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Debt Collection Field Hearing Portland, Maine

Options for repaying your federal student loan

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...consolidation, and other options to reduce your debt....based on your income An income-driven repayment (IDR) plan can reduce your monthly...and explore strategies for reducing debt when you take control of your loans

Consumer Advisory: Opportunity to cancel student loan debt ends soon

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Opportunity to cancel student loan debt ends soon Many student loan borrowers...After you take this step, your new Debt Consolidation Loan is eligible for the

CFPB Report Shows Workers Face Risks from Employer-Driven Debt

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...highlighting the risks employer-driven debt poses to workers....Workers Face Risks from Employer-Driven Debt Report follows launch of public inquiry...challenges and prevalence of employer-driven debt JUL 20, 2023 Share & print WASHINGTON

Student Debt Domino Effect?

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...it was originally published Student Debt Domino Effect? By Rohit Chopra – MAY...under the title “Excessive student loan debt drains economic engine.” On May 8th

Director Richard Cordray Remarks at Field Hearing on Student Loan Debt

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...for those saddled with unmanageable debt in a tough employment market. We......Remarks at Field Hearing on Student Loan Debt By Richard Cordray – MAY 08, 2013 Share...Bureau Field Hearing on Student Loan Debt May 8, 2013 Good evening, and thank

Can a debt collector take or garnish my wages or benefits?

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...Debt collectors can sometimes garnish wages, benefits, or money in a bank account...last reviewed: AUG 02, 2023 Can a debt collector take or garnish my wages or...issues a judgment saying that you owe a debt, it could allow the creditor to garnish

Section for Student and Young Consumers Training Webinars

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...managing money, and repaying student loan debt hosted by the CFPB's Section for Students...your money, and repaying student loan debt. Webinar archive Date Description Action...Series Part 3 – Loan forgiveness, repayment options and more Watch Download presentation

Statement of CFPB Director Rohit Chopra on the Federal Student Loan Return to Repayment Issue Spotlight

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...the Federal Student Loan Return to Repayment Issue Spotlight By Rohit Chopra –...many are also navigating their loan repayment options, including options that allow

Prepared Remarks by Rohit Chopra Before the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

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...today on the impact of rising student debt......today on the impact of rising student debt on the balance sheets of young American...will outline some of the distressing debt and wage trends among young Americans

What are income-driven repayment (IDR) plans, and how do I qualify?

https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/what-are-income-driven-repayment-idr-plans-and-how-do-i-qualify-en-1555/

MAY 30, 2024 What are income-driven repayment (IDR) plans, and how do I qualify...English Español With an income-driven repayment (IDR) plan, you can make lower monthly

What happens if I default on a private student loan?

https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/what-happens-if-i-default-on-a-private-student-loan-en-673/

...agencies, and attempt to collect on your debt either directly, or through a collection...take different actions to collect the debt. Tip If you are worried you won’t be...to set up a new repayment plan or otherwise settle your debt. Private student

Debt Déjà Vu for Students

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...page as it was originally published Debt Déjà Vu for Students By Rohit Chopra...depend on being able to extract loan repayment quickly and cheaply, which works

Tips for servicemembers with student debt

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Tips for servicemembers with student debt By Seth Frotman and Paul Kantwill –...guide for servicemembers and student debt for more information. When military

Credit card debt during coronavirus: Relief options and tips

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Credit card debt during coronavirus: Relief options and tips English Español...your payments on time, credit card debt can add up quickly and result in longer-term

Prepared Remarks of CFPB Director Richard Cordray on the Student Loan Payback Playbook Press Call

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...continue to improve student loan repayment and address the many problems in...continue to improve student loan repayment and address the many problems in...student loan debt, and the volume of outstanding federal student loan debt has more

Financial inTuition Podcast

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...education, and repaying student loan debt....education, and repaying student loan debt. About the podcast The Financial inTuition...managing money, and repaying student loan debt. Our team will share interviews with

Falling behind on your student loans? Know your options.

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...about what increasing levels of student debt......about what increasing levels of student debt mean for the economy as a whole. But...effectively with their servicer or debt collector, and work to bring their loans