Karen Gaudette Brewer

When federal student loans are forgiven, a few things will happen including a possible refund — and potential tax implications.

Saving on a Valuable Education, also known as SAVE, is a new IDR plan that replaces an existing IDR plan called REPAYE. It caps monthly federal student loan bills at 5% to 10% of your discretionary income based on your loan type, prevents ballooning interest, forgives remaining student debt after you make payments for 10 to 25 years and more. Anna Helhoski shares sign-up information and more. Suggested Articles: The New Income-Driven Repayment Plan: How ‘SAVE’ Works:https://www.nerdwallet.com/a…

Saving on a Valuable Education, also known as SAVE, is a new IDR plan that replaces an existing IDR plan called REPAYE. It caps monthly federal student loan bills at 5% to 10% of your discretionary income based on your loan type, prevents ballooning interest, forgives remaining student debt after you make payments for 10 to 25 years and more. Anna Helhoski shares sign-up information and more. Suggested Articles: The New Income-Driven Repayment Plan: How ‘SAVE’ Works:https://www.nerdwallet.com/a…

Federal student loan interest rates are the highest they’ve been in at least a decade. Here’s how to lessen the blow to your finances.

An MBA degree can increase your employability and earnings potential — even in a recession — but it’s not the only path to success.

Finding community and creating a realistic plan with the help of an expert can help you manage both your mental wellness and student debt.