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February 2, 2024

Debt Collectors Contacting You? Use these sample verification and cease dunning letters

If you or a client is being contacted over the phone by a debt collector, request that they send you whatever they have in writing. It […]
September 19, 2023

SAVE (Saving on a Valuable Education) Plan replaces the REPAYE (Revised Pay As You Earn) Plan

SAVE (Saving on a Valuable Education) Plan replaces the REPAYE (Revised Pay As You Earn) Plan. You can apply today to take advantage of this new […]
July 21, 2023

Consumer Update for Bank of America Customers!

Attention Bank of America Customers! The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently took action against Bank of America for breaking federal laws that apply to financial products. […]
July 21, 2023

July 2023 Student Loan Update!

Student Loan Update! On Friday, July 14th, the Department of Education announced that it was sending notice to 804,000 borrowers who had spent 20 to 25 […]
June 30, 2023

REMINDER: Check Your Credit Report!

Check your credit report today! Medical Debt under $500, paid medical collection, or a medical debt collection less than a year old should have been removed this past […]
June 30, 2023

FTC Sending Refunds to People Scammed by Student Debt Relief Company Arete

Student Loan Tip! Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Sending Refunds to People Scammed by Student Debt Relief Company Arete. Arete Financial was sued by the FTC for lying to borrowers […]
June 30, 2023

Supreme Court Strikes Down Student Debt Relief Plan

Supreme Court Strikes Down Student Debt Relief Plan! President Joe Biden’s federal student loan forgiveness plan, which would have forgiven up to $20,000 of student loan debt […]
June 14, 2023

Upcoming LSCA Training: A Fresh Start – Getting out of Default on your Student Loans

A Fresh Start: Getting out of Default on your Student Loans Thursday, July 13, 2023 from 1:00pm-2:00pm Don’t Let the Consequences of Default Affect Your Financial […]
May 31, 2023

Student Loan Tip! Are you in default on your federal student loans?

Student Loan Tip! Are you in default on your federal student loans? There are two primary ways to get out of default.‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎ Rehabilitation. Make nine monthly payments […]