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How PSLF Buyback Works in 2026: Step-by-Step Guide for Borrowers

You’ve put in 10 years of public service. You’re close to forgiveness — maybe just a few months short — and then you find out that a stretch of deferment or forbearance doesn’t count. PSLF Buyback exists to fix that. It lets you pay a lump sum equal to what your income-driven payment would have been during those missing months, and they count toward your 120. Done right, it c...


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The RAP "Poison Pill”: How New Federal Loans Can Quietly Reshape Your Entire Repayment Strategy
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How to Pay for Medical School in 2026: Federal Loans, RAP, and Private Options

Medical school has never been cheap. But heading into 2026, paying for it is less about “how much can I borrow?” and more about “what happens after I borrow?”

Federal loan limits, repayment rule changes, and rising costs mean today’s med students need a plan before classes even start. This guide walks through how to pay for medical school in 2026 using federal loans...


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Parent PLUS Loan Forgiveness Is Ending in 2026 — Why Waiting Could Lock You Out

If you’re a parent with federal student loans, 2026 is a pivotal year. Under the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act, Parent PLUS borrowers face a permanent risk of losing access to forgiveness if consolidation isn’t completed on time. Waiting until the “official” deadline could result in a permanent lockout from income-driven repayment (IDR) plans, including the Income-Conting...


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What Happens to Your Student Loans If You Move Abroad? (And How to Handle Them Smartly)

Moving abroad doesn’t erase your student loans — it just makes managing them more complicated.

Your loans stay with you, and so do the repayment rules.

Where things change is in how your income is reported, verified, and used to calculate payments under an Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plan. The way you file your U.S. taxes — especially if you claim the Forei...


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