What to Do If You Thought You Had Repaid Your Student Loans — And Then Get New Bills
Americ McCullagh was so desperate to rid herself of more than $40,000 in student loan debt that she used her home’s equity to do it. “I got rid... Read more
Student Loan Collections
5 Ways to Get Your Student Loans Out of Debt Collection
Your phone starts to ring. You immediately feel your heart rate pick up and get a pit in your stomach as you try to cancel the call quickly. Even... Read more
Debt Collector Calling About Your Student Loans? Here’s What to Do
The first time you get a call from a debt collector, it can feel like your entire world is crashing down. As you realize your financial situation has... Read more
3 Ways Changes to Debt Collection Laws Could Affect You
There are few phone calls people want to avoid more than those from a debt collector. Debt collectors have a reputation for being pushy, demanding,... Read more
How to Handle a Student Loan Lawsuit
The bailiff tells everyone to rise as the judge enters the courtroom. As you’re summoned to take the stand, you raise your right hand and swear to... Read more
Debt Collectors Blowing Up Your Phone? Here’s What You Should Do
The phone rings. You cancel the call. After several unpleasant experiences with debt collectors, you’ve learned to ignore them. While ignoring debt... Read more
Preventing and Dealing with Student Loan Default
When The New York Times published Lee Siegel’s article about defaulting on his student loans, it caused a firestorm of intense debate. Siegel wrote... Read more
Student Loan Collections: What It Means and How To Get Out
Ending up in student loan collections is like the “penalty box” of student loans. To get there, you’ve done something wrong, and now you’ll... Read more