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uncle ray

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7. you'd do well to dig into the details of the forgiveness plan.

Reply to SoFlaBro (Reply #1)

Fri Apr 12, 2024, 09:12 AM

Apr 12

it's not simply paying off the debt of people who borrowed excessively. there are plenty of details linked in the article explaining the hows and whys of the changes, such as doing away with accrued interest by retroactively changing the rules for forbearance, etc.

this really should not have you swearing mad at Biden and borrowers, Bro.

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Biden administration to forgive $7.4 billion in student debt for another 277,000 borrowers [View all] BumRushDaShow Apr 12 OP

I wish there was some form of civic service tied to this forgiveness. Fucking tutor kids in a poor neighborhood and shit SoFlaBro Apr 12 #1

There is. PSLF underpants Apr 12 #3

I need to look into this. This is a VERY important detail lost on many people that will help with support. SoFlaBro Apr 12 #14

I don't think there's a time requirement for the employment part underpants Apr 12 #16

So every hand that touches the loan gets a goddamn taste?!? SoFlaBro Apr 12 #17

Yep. Probably underpants Apr 12 #19

I believe so. Department of Ed contracts out to a company to manage the loans AllyCat Apr 12 #23

Then it is past-due time to end the grifting money train of student loan lenders that got fucking fat. SoFlaBro Apr 12 #29

I am all for public service. A paid term of service in for all Americans entering adulthood & in a field they choose. scarletlib Apr 12 #5

I like the european model of making it accessible to all ClaudetteCC Apr 12 #13

The game has been played on the borrowers. AllyCat Apr 12 #25

you'd do well to dig into the details of the forgiveness plan. uncle ray Apr 12 #7

Who the fuck says that I am mad at Biden? I think it is a great plan. SoFlaBro Apr 12 #15

Biden understands the importance of... Think. Again. Apr 12 #2

I got my letter yesterday! AllyCat Apr 12 #4

Congrats! BumRushDaShow Apr 12 #6

Thank you! AllyCat Apr 12 #11

👏 I am happy for you and all those who were trapped in a never ending struggle Deuxcents Apr 12 #26

My daughter worked for several years Farmer-Rick Apr 12 #20

The interest is OBSCENE. The interest is a major part of the problem. AllyCat Apr 12 #21

Biden did too much on Student Loans and now the courts will decide Johnny2X2X Apr 12 #8

Biden did the right thing happy feet Apr 12 #9

Some of this forgiveness seems a bit much Johnny2X2X Apr 12 #10

It didn't help me. Mine would have more than doubled. AllyCat Apr 12 #12

This should be restricted. It should deny relief... Grins Apr 12 #18

No, maybe some of those Republicans will realize they were helped and vote Biden. AllyCat Apr 12 #22

The Student Debt Crisis-crowd has moved on. maxsolomon Apr 12 #24

Many of the borrowers are in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and even 60s and 70s. AllyCat Apr 12 #27

As I said, I'm hoping it translates into additional votes. I have doubts though. maxsolomon Apr 12 #28

Long story. AllyCat Apr 12 #30

wow, that's not a good story. maxsolomon Apr 12 #31

Narcissistic personality disorder comes with its nastiness. C AllyCat Apr 13 #32