First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes … higher student loan payments?
If you’re recently married, there’s a good chance that your previous tax strategy will need to be adjusted now that you’re married.
YIKES! Federal Student Loan repayment to coincide with this year’s tax deadline. Are you ready?
The coinciding of these two major deadlines for the fiscal year may leave you feeling overwhelmed. That’s where Navigate comes in. We can help you figure out your IDR Recertification strategy. With the extension, your payment will be the same as it was prior to the COVID forbearance. This will last until December and perhaps into 2023, depending on your IDR recertification date.
PSLF and the Power of Persistence
As most of us were rushing trying to purchase the last of our holiday gifts, the federal government came up with a last-minute present of its own: The moratorium on federal student loan repayment, initially set to expire on January 31 of 2022, was extended to April 30.
PSLF Pursuers Receive New Servicer: MOHELA
As most of us were rushing trying to purchase the last of our holiday gifts, the federal government came up with a last-minute present of its own: The moratorium on federal student loan repayment, initially set to expire on January 31 of 2022, was extended to April 30.
Turning over a New Leaf: Taking a New Approach to Your Student Loans
As most of us were rushing trying to purchase the last of our holiday gifts, the federal government came up with a last-minute present of its own: The moratorium on federal student loan repayment, initially set to expire on January 31 of 2022, was extended to April 30.
Student Loan Payment Freeze Extended Until May
As most of us were rushing trying to purchase the last of our holiday gifts, the federal government came up with a last-minute present of its own: The moratorium on federal student loan repayment, initially set to expire on January 31 of 2022, was extended to April 30.
New Year, New Plan for Your Student Loans? Maybe…
If you’ve already done the work of doing your research, gotten the best advice, and made a plan, it’s usually best to stick with it: keep filing your paperwork and wait for it to do it’s work. This is especially true if you’re pursuing Public Service Loan Forgiveness: changing strategies—such as consolidating or refinancing—can have major ramifications, ones that could extend repayment.
Looking for Light on the Longest Night
As we navigate the gray, the charcoal, and even the rough black of deepening December darkness, I’m looking for the light. Just like the dormant scaly brown tubers of my dahlias will sprout and yield dazzling hues, I know that December will yield to fresh green May and shimmering June. We wish you a peaceful end to this dark and difficult year, with quiet and confident hope for a brighter one to come. Happy holidays.
Wrap Up Your Tax Year with a Student Loan Bonus
For those on income-driven repayment plans (IDRs), your student loan payments are recalculated each year based on how much money you made the year before. This is typically done using your AGI, taken directly from last year’s 1040—you can even link your tax documents directly from the IRS when you submit your income recertification. By reducing your AGI through pre-tax contributions, you save the tax on the deferred income, your annual tax bill, and on your monthly student loan payment. Between the three, that can add up to significant savings!
Qualifying for Loan Forgiveness the Easy Way: The PSLF Help Tool
The PSLF Help Tool is designed to guide borrowers through the steps of determining if their employment qualified them for PSLF, making sure they’re on the right repayment plan, and filling out the ECF properly.