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Income-based repayment comes to private student loans

Key Points ・A nonprofit lender, Rhode Island Student Loan Authority (RISLA), is offering income-based repayment on refinanced ...
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The Best Ways To Use Social Security Money If It’s Discretionary Income

Millions of retirees are living out their days on shoestring budgets that barely cover the basics. But others have the luxury of something left over once the bills, rent, food and other musts are all ...
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How To Legally Reduce Your IDR Payment (And Avoid Fraud)

Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plans provide affordable monthly student loan payments by basing the payments on a portion of the borrower’s discretionary income, as opposed to the amount they owe.
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You can save even more for retirement in 2026—and lower your student loan payment at the same time

Boosting your retirement savings isn't just a good way to save for your future — it can also lower your monthly student loan bill, if you're a federal borrower on an income-driven repayment plan. For ...
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Proposed Income-Driven Plan May Mean Higher Monthly Payments for Student Loan Borrowers

Elizabeth Guevara is a personal finance reporter who explains the world of business and economics and how it impacts your finances. She joined Investopedia in 2024. Alistair Berg / Getty Images A ...