Should we fight it or pay it?

Find yourself a consumer attorney in your state. If the debt collector is misrepresenting the status or amount of the debt, you can probably...

First, the only way a lien can be places on a home is if the deed holder is sued and becomes subject of a judgment. Are you on the deed? Second,...

My wife has student loans and no income can they take mytax return

First, tax refunds are only intercepted if the loan is in default. No default = no tax intercept. That being said your tax refund is at risk IF...

I have some federally backed student loans that are in default.

First off, the IRS doesn't "keep" your tax refund. The Treasury Dept intercepts the refund and gives it to the Dept of Ed to pay your loan. ...

How do I find out if the IRS will take my refund for Student Loans?

If they moved for garnishment, chances are they will intercept your taxes. there really is no sure way to know unless you call the Dept. of Ed. ...

Can a student, 21 years old and over, apply for college and get tuition assistance on their own, and still live at home?

If you claim them as dependents on your taxes, you must submit info on the FAFSA. Why? You are receiving a tax benefit from them. Federal aid is...

Can student loans be consolidated that were orig. signed by student \ cosigned by father in law, into one loan signed by student

I assume these are private loans and not a federal PLUS loan. If so, the ability to consolidate is dictated by the lender(s). Private loans are...

Will my defaulted student loan affect my boyfriend in any way when we get married?

Chances are getting married will not effect your new husband because this is a pre-marital debt, but you need a local attorney to answer that...

What can I do about Student loans that I can't pay for now because I can only find a part-time job and the job market is terribl

If this is a federal loan, there are many options available including deferment or forbearance. There are also repayment programs based on limited...

I want to pay my federal student loan but cannot do it now. What could possibly happen to me? Could I be prosecuted?

I'm not sure if the gov would have you extradited for failing to pay your federal loans. However, you need to understand that there is no statute...