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personal-finance1 hour ago•9 min saved

Nurse Wins Court-Approved Payment Plan After Sallie Mae Wage Garnishment

Hannah Bates, a 31-year-old nurse, successfully negotiated a court-approved payment plan of $600 per month to settle a $55,000 private student loan debt with Sallie Mae. After the lender sued her in 2024 following a default, Bates faced wage garnishment that deducted $884 from her bi-weekly paycheck. She represented herself in the legal proceedings, utilizing AI tools for assistance, and ultimately secured a manageable repayment schedule in September 2026, avoiding further income seizure.

via Business Insider|

#consumer-rights #personal-finance #private-lending

business5 months ago•4 min saved

137K Private Student Loans Spotlight Risk as Federal Reform Looms

A borrower with $137,000 in private student loans, who has paid about $200,000 over the years, struggles to secure relief after job loss. The piece highlights how high interest, capitalization, and limited relief options in private lending may worsen debt as Trump-era repayment changes are set to push more federal borrowers toward private lenders.

via Business Insider|

#business #mohela #private-student-loans