What to Do If Your Sallie Mae Student Loan is in Default

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If you’ve missed numerous payments on your Sallie Mae loan and the loan is now in default, you’ll need to take steps to bring your overdue loan current. You can contact Sallie Mae directly by calling 1-866-913-6089 to discuss your repayment options and try to set up a more affordable payment plan. Sallie Mae offers […]

How To Deal With A Student Loan That You Can’t Afford To Pay

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Q. How do you suggest dealing with student loans that you cannot yet pay because of lack of job or business profit? A. If you can’t afford to pay your student loans due to a lack of income, get a deferment, forbearance or loan cancellation during periods of economic hardship. Most people think only students […]