Submitted by New Jersey Bankruptcy Lawyer, Lee M. Perlman. IF you graduated from college last spring, it may soon be time to start repaying your student loans. Many federal student loans come with a six-month grace period after graduation, during which payments are not required. The idea is that new graduates need some breathing room […]
11 myths about student loan forgiveness
Submitted by New Jersey Bankruptcy Lawyer, Lee M. Perlman. If you have more student loan debt than you can handle, or if you’ve been paying and paying (and paying) and can’t make headway, chances are you’ve wondered about student loan forgiveness. As you look into your options, keep in mind that everything you read (or hear — even […]
13 Student Loan Terms You Need to Know
Submitted by New Jersey Bankruptcy and Financial Attorney, Lee M. Perlman If you are paying back a student loan, you might be confused about some of the terminology. At Credible, we see borrowers and graduates everyday ask our customer care how they can get the most out of their student loans. Understanding these terms can […]
How to Maximize Your Federal Student Loan Refinancing Savings
Submitted by Lee Perlman, New Jersey Bankruptcy Attorney Upon graduation, borrowers are inundated with the task of paying off all of their student related debts. Most graduates will finish their undergraduate degree with federal loans with an average balance of $30,000. At Credible, we see federal student loan borrowers everyday look for options and ask […]
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness: Am I Eligible and How Does It Work?
By Caryn Ganeles, CommonBond If you’ve earned a graduate degree and want to go into a line of work that makes the world a better place, congratulations! You may be eligible for Federal Loan Forgiveness. This program was created by the government to incentivize careers in public interest and thank the highly educated for dedicating […]