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Defaulting on Student Loans Can Be Advantageous

August 30, 2021August 30, 2021 Jordan RothmanRepayment Strategies

If you have read prior articles on this website, you probably know that I typically suggest paying off your student loans and staying current on student debt at all costs. Indeed, making late payments on your student loans or no payments at all can jeopardize your credit and your financial future. However, in certain situations, defaulting on student loans can be advantageous. Although, it usually does not make sense to purposefully default on student loans,… Continue Reading Defaulting on Student Loans Can Be Advantageous

Consequences of Defaulting on Student Loans

October 12, 2020October 12, 2020 Jordan RothmanRepayment Strategies

Borrowers have a number of options at their disposal if they have issues repaying student loans. Indeed, many student debt borrowers are able to ask for a forbearance or deferment of their student loans if they satisfy certain requirements, and this can relieve pressure during trying times. Nevertheless, sometimes people cannot avoid defaulting on student loans, and some borrowers may actively shirk their responsibilities to repay student debt. In any case, borrowers may face many… Continue Reading Consequences of Defaulting on Student Loans