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can private student loans be wiped out in bankruptcy court?

March 10th, 2010
Jennifer Y asked:


I have so many student loans some of them private and my monthly payment is half my monthly income. I have applied for deferment and should be eligible for it based on the 20% rule but the private loans want me to pay for deferment. I a going to be declaring bankruptcy later on this year and wanted to ask if private student loans can be discharged in bankruptcy as they wont reduce the interest rate nor work with me to accept a lower monthly payment.

Student Loan Deferment
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The best private student loan companies?

March 10th, 2010
Shawn asked:


Which of the private student loan companies is the best to borrow money from? One of my concerns is deferment or forbearance if unemployed or underemployed after I graduate, so which of the private loan companies have the best or longest time for this type of deferment? How is their customer service? Which has the best interest rate?

Thank you!

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Should I consolidate my student loans?

March 9th, 2010
tangerine2883 asked:


I am starting law school this fall. I have about $25,000 in undergraduate student loans and I know absolutely nothing about finances! My loans are spread among 4 different lenders and people are calling my house everyday telling me that I will get all kinds of benefits if I consolidate. I didn’t consolidate when I graduated because the interest rate was high and my loans will go on deferment when I start school. So…the question is, will it really be worth it to consolidate now or are people just trying to sell me a loan? If I do not consolidate now, what are the chances that the interest rate will be lower by the time I graduate law school? Help!

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