Can My State or County Pension be Garnished for a Federal Student Loan?
A reader worries his state and local pensions will be garnished if he can’t keep up with his federal student loan payments.
Andrew Pentis
5 minute read
Andrew Pentis
Andrew covers personal finance expert with a focus in student loans for Student Loan Hero. His work has appeared in 30-plus publications. He is interested in creating actionable content.
Can You Transfer a Parent PLUS Loan to the Student?
A reader wants to transfer a loan to her son, so the debt can qualify Public Service Loan Forgiveness…
Andrew Pentis
9 minute read
Who Owns My Student Loans?
A reader’s college loans have been sold and resold to collection agencies, and collection call déjà vu is getting really old.
Andrew Pentis
3 minute read
What Rights Does a Student Loan Cosigner Have?
A disabled reader has cosigners on a student loan. His debts have been forgiven, now he’s concerned about theirs.
Andrew Pentis
8 minute read
Do I Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness?
A reader has a disability and a lot of student debt. She wants to know if her loans can be forgiven.
Andrew Pentis
6 minute read
What is the Penalty for Taking Money out of a 529 College Savings Plan?
If your children don’t need the money you’ve saved, there’s actually a simple way to avoid the 529 withdrawal penalty.
Andrew Pentis
8 minute read
Can Student Loans be Forgiven for Disability?
Learn what disabilities qualify for student loan forgiveness
Andrew Pentis
3 minute read
Where Can I Get REAL Help with Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualifying Payments?
A reader says she’s been screwed over. Here’s what she can do.
Andrew Pentis
6 minute read
What Happens If You Pay Less Than The Minimum Payment on Student Loans?
A reader says she can’t keep up, but she doesn’t want that to hold her back.
Andrew Pentis
9 minute read
Will My Defaulted Student Loans Impact My Husband’s Tax Return?
A reader is worried her husband will pay the price for her student loans.
Andrew Pentis
4 minute read
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