Student Loan Interest Rate Hike for Dummies
It’s not easy understanding all the politics behind the 6.8 percent interest rate hike for all new subsidized Stafford Loans, but here’s a before and after version for dummies that explains the math, including the original loan amount, monthly payments, total interest and total loan repayment.
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Al is an award-winning journalist with dozens of years of writing experience. He served as a drama critic, high school teacher, arts administrator, theatrical producer and director. He also dabbled in politics, running twice for a seat on the U.S. House of Representatives for Florida. Al is a Certified Debt Specialist with the International Association of Professional Debt Arbitrators and specializes in real estate, credit and bankruptcy advice.
