👀 Watch out for student loan scams!

Get ready to relax this weekend but stay alert of people trying to scam you.

Author

Jesse DiTullio
March 31, 2023

Happy Friday. I hope you’re winding down your work day and have some fun or relaxing plans this weekend.

Tomorrow’s April 1st but this email doesn’t contain any April Fools jokes! Keep reading so you can stay alert of student loan scams, get a recent update on student loan forgiveness, and see who’s hiring with student loan repayment benefits.

Now let’s get into it…

How to identify a student loan scam

Student loans have been a hot topic for quite a while now and student loan scams have been on the rise so it’s important to be aware of this. It’s already hard enough to repay your student loans, but to have people trying to scam you and steal more of your money - no thanks!

Recent news

453,000 student-loan borrowers in public service have gotten their debt wiped out over the past year — and more are still to come, Biden's Education Department says

www.yahoo.com/news/453-000-student-loan-borrowers-184537463.html

The limited-time waiver that was valid through October 31, 2022 has made a significant impact on public service workers.

Work at a non profit or just want to learn more about Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)? Read more here.

Republican Effort To Repeal Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Gains Steam

www.forbes.com/sites/adamminsky/2023/03/28/republican-effort-to-repeal-bidens-student-loan-forgiveness-plan-gains-steam

When will this finally be over? 😓 We’re still awaiting a decision from the Supreme Court on if there will be any Student Loan Forgiveness, but expect a decision this summer, sometime before June.

The above article covers how certain members of Congress want to stop Student Loan Forgiveness completely, meaning prior to a Supreme Court ruling. This can all be very confusing but in short, it’s unlikely this happens and we all just await the Supreme Court ruling. Stay tuned for next week’s newsletter so you can stay updated on this!

Companies hiring now with student loan repayment benefits

A student loan repayment benefit can save you thousands on interest and help you repay your student loan debt years in advance. Don’t sleep on this benefit if you see it in a job description or on a company website!

AmFam helps pay off your student loan debt | Dwindle Student Debt

Get help paying off your student loan debt with American Family Insurance's monthly contribution of $100. Discover their education benefits, including tuition reimbursement and employee scholarships, and take control of your finances today.

dwindlestudentdebt.com/company-americanfamilyinsurance

Fidelity helps pay off your student loan debt | Dwindle Student Debt

Learn more about Fidelity Investments and their student loan repayment benefit. You could receive up to $15,000 in contributions!

dwindlestudentdebt.com/company-fidelityinvestments

Noodles & Company helps pay off your student loan debt | Dwindle Student Debt

Learn more about Noodles & Company and their student loan repayment benefit. You can receive up to $1,000 per year towards your student loan debt.

dwindlestudentdebt.com/company-noodlesandcompany

That’s all for now

Thank you so much for reading and if you enjoyed this, please let me know! I’d love your feedback on if this was helpful or if you have any requests. I’d also appreciate you sharing this out to help spread the word. Scroll up and tap a social icon to share!

Student loans have become so complicated, but they don’t have to be. Dwindle’s here to solve that. Enjoy your weekend!

- Jesse