This table shows the new interest rates, the monthly payment on a $10,000, 10-year loan at that interest rate, and the total payments over the 10-year.
Undergrad Stafford: 6.518% $113.64 $13,636.75
Grad Stafford: 8.068% $121.69 $14,602.46
Parent PLUS: 9.068% $127.04 $15,245.29
The 2026-27 federal student loan interest rates will be 6.518% (Undergrad Stafford), 8.068% (Grad Stafford) and 9.068% (Parent PLUS), fixed rates, for new loans disbursed starting July 1, 2026.
Borrowers in the SAVE repayment plan have 90 days to switch into another repayment plan. The Income-Based Repayment (IBR) plan will be best for most borrowers.
Wage garnishment resumes for millions of Americans with student debt.
🧾 After 270 days of non-payment, “your loan is in default, and forced collections can occur,” student loan expert @mkant says.
Note: Wage garnishment can be up to 15% of the borrower’s disposable pay.
The @dexcom iPhone app is buggy. If I hold it vertically, I get a different reading than if I hold it horizontally. The vertical reading is inconsistent with the chart.
I've been getting Eylea injections for five years. Recently, though, @UHC insisted on Avastin because it is cheaper. But, Avastin doesn't work -- my eyes are blurry again a day after the injection.
@UHC will not allow an MRI at the local hospital, so they sent me a list of approved imaging facilities. The first one on the list is a construction site. I don't think they have an MRI.
Socially responsible banks and credit unions give back to the local community. Credit unions also invest in improving member services.
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A thrift is more focused on mortgage lending than the typical bank, and may pay a higher interest rate on savings. Like banks, accounts in thrifts are FDIC insured.
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Switching to a new bank can pay off, as some banks will pay a cash bonus and eliminate fees to get your business. This compensates for the hassle of changing direct deposits and automatic payments.
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