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Understanding Paid Ahead Status on Your Student Loans
When you pay more than the minimum due on your student loans, you achieve paid ahead status. This can have unintended consequences. Read on to learn more.
Jennifer Calonia
Updated January 13, 2025
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Guide to ICR vs IBR Plans
When it comes to student loans, could you qualify for an income-based or income-contingent repayment plan? What are the pros and cons of each? Read our guide.
Melissa Brock
August 22, 2023
10 min read
Can Student Loan Forgiveness Be Taxed?
Certain states may impose taxes on debt canceled through student loan forgiveness. Learn more about student loan forgiveness and how you may be taxed.
Jennifer Calonia
August 22, 2023
6 min read
Guide to Revised Pay as You Earn (REPAYE) vs PAYE
Revised Pay as You Earn (REPAYE) and Pay as You Earn (PAYE) student loan repayment plans have a lot in common but are not the same. Learn about the differences.
Melissa Brock
August 21, 2023
13 min read
Guide to Income-Contingent Repayment for Student Loans
With income-contingent repayment plans (ICRs), you pay your student loans as a percentage of your income. Learn the details, plus the big changes ahead.
Rebecca Safier
August 21, 2023
8 min read
Is Refinancing Student Loans Worth It?
Is student loan refinancing worth it? For some, yes. It’s a good idea to understand the topic and know your goals in order to decide whether to refinance.
Jacqueline DeMarco
August 18, 2023
5 min read
Guide to Student Loan Extended Repayment Plans
The Extended Repayment Plan allows you to repay your loans over a long period of time. Learn how it works and whether it’s right for you.
Rebecca Safier
August 17, 2023
8 min read
Debunking Common Student Loan Refinancing Myths
There are a lot of misconceptions out there regarding student loan refinancing. Lantern debunks 10 common student loan myths.
Melissa Brock
August 17, 2023
7 min read
How to Refinance Your Student Loan With Bad Credit: Step-By-Step Guide
Looking to refinance student loans with bad credit? Learn from Lantern about the strategies that make it easier to qualify to do so.
Rebecca Safier
August 17, 2023
7 min read
Negotiating Student Loan Payoff: How It Works
It is possible to negotiate a payoff for student loans. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages, plus how to negotiate a settlement for student loan debt.
Rebecca Safier
August 16, 2023
8 min read
Good vs Bad Student Loan Debt
Student loans can be a financial burden, but they may also help increase your future earnings. Learn more about whether student loans are good or bad debt.
Jennifer Calonia
August 16, 2023
7 min read
What Can Happen if You Don't Pay Your Student Loans Back?
Not repaying student loans comes with consequences. Learn about those consequences and alternatives today.
Jennifer Calonia
August 16, 2023
7 min read
Guide to Deferring Student Loans in Grad School
Wondering if you can defer student loans while in grad school? Learn about student loan deferment for grad students and other options for student loan payments.
Rebecca Safier
August 15, 2023
7 min read
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