Unstacking the Deck for Student Loan Borrowers
November 19, 2015
Mitchell D. Weiss
Specializes in
Credit Tools
Credit report card
Free credit score and credit report snapshot
Calculators
Tools to help you take control of your financial goals
Free credit repair assessment
Ensure you have an accurate credit report
Student Loans
Unstacking the Deck for Student Loan Borrowers
Allowing debts to be discharged in bankruptcies and eliminating arbitration clauses would go a long way towards helping student loan borrowers.
Identity Theft and Scams
9 Ways to Protect Yourself From Elder Financial Abuse
You can avoid elder financial abuse by remembering to put yourself first.
Student Loans
Washington’s Newest Student Loan “Fix” That Isn’t
The Student Loan Relief Act of 2015 makes some unlikely promises.
student loans
Are Lower-Income Students Really to Blame for the Student Loan Problem?
A recent paper says the heightened level of student-loan defaults is largely due to "non-traditional" borrowers. But a closer look might reveal otherwise.
student loans
Why Lower Interest Rates Alone Won't Fix the Student Loan Crisis
Congress passed the Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Act of 2013, yet since then the rate of payment delinquencies and loan defaults has increased.
student loans
Is Anyone Paying Attention to the Student Loan Problem?
Student loan delinquencies are creeping up, but the newest data doesn't show how bad the problem really is.
Auto Loans
A Car Lending Change That Both Borrowers & Lenders Can Get Behind
The CFPB made an offer to Fifth Third that aims to curtail discriminatory practices on car loans. Will they accept it?
student loans
What Goes Unsaid When We Talk About Student Loans
Education Secretary Arne Duncan delivered a speech and made an announcement this week on the state of higher education. Here's what he said, and didn't say.
student loans
The Student Loan Questions Politicians Still Need to Answer
Lots of ideas about higher-education affordability are being scattered around the campaign trail. Here's what politicians should be talking about, but aren't.
