Parents pay for college debt check: when to borrow
Federal parent loan debt tops 103 billion across 3.6 million borrowers with 9 percent defaults within two years after graduation. The article analyzes when to borrow, the cost of a typical 17,500 loan, and the impact on retirement. It offers practical budgeting, boundary setting, and refinancing options for parents financing their child’s education.
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Frotman urges debt relief reforms as moratorium ends
Seth Frotman, former CFPB student loan ombudsman now with the Student Borrower Protection Center, criticizes Biden's loan pause extension and urges root fixes. He highlights Public Service Loan Forgiveness failures, disabled borrower relief, and predatory fintechs including income share agreements amid ongoing student debt pressure.
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