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Edvisors is frequently quoted in news media coverage of scholarships, student loans and financial aid for college. Edvisors is cited by reporters and journalists more often than any other college planning web site. Read these articles that mention Edvisors.

IDR Left In Limbo: Experts Explain What's Going on With Student Loan Payment Plans.

David McMillin | Yahoo Finance

Posted on: 03/05/2025

""It's unclear how long IDR applications will remain unavailable," said Elaine Rubin, a student loan policy expert, CNET expert review board member and advisor for Edvisors."

What's going on with your student loans? An expert answers your top payment and forgiveness questions.

Courtney Johnston | CNET

Posted on: 05/08/2025

"Whatever you do, Rubin warns not to stop making your monthly payments while you wait, as this could lead to other complications, such as wage garnishment while your forgiveness is being evaluated."

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College graduates face challenging job market with fewer openings, more competition.

Joe Moeller | KTNV Channel 13 Las Vegas

Posted on: 05/23/2025

"There's a lot of focus really right now on what's affordable. So going to a 4-year degree, there's a cost associated with that. Obviously it varies quite a bit," Rubin said."

Student loan delinquencies have doubled. How to get back on track even if you're falling behind.

Dashia Milden | CNET

Posted on: 05/13/2025

"Unfortunately, many borrowers fell out of the habit of repaying their debt because of pandemic relief and the SAVE Plan forbearance." - Elaine Rubin, student loan expert"

Refinancing your student loans with a private lender only makes sense in this one situation.

Dashia Milden | CNET

Posted on: 05/10/2025

"There's one specific type of borrower who could benefit from refinancing federal student debt, said Rubin."

Student loan borrowers, you have until summer to prevent your wages from being garnished.

Tiffany Connors | CNET

Posted on: 05/09/2025

"Rubin said if you enroll in an IDR plan, the process can take up to 90 days."

Do you have student loans? Take these 6 steps before the summer.

Elaine Rubin | CNET

Posted on: 05/07/2025

"One thing I do know for sure is that there are ways for you to regain control of your student loans."

Scams promising to get your student loans forgiven or out of collections are on the rise. How to spot them.

Courtney Johnston | CNET

Posted on: 05/05/2025

"All the noise, the concern and the fear starts to bring about more predatory or scam companies to contact borrowers to offer them an 'easy way out,'" Rubin said."

Student loan payment collections restart in 4 days. Here's what experts say to do now.

Courtney Johnston | CNET

Posted on: 05/01/2025

"Expect your defaulted student loan account to move from your current servicer to a private collections agency around the beginning of May and wage garnishment to begin about one month later, Rubin explained."

Student Loans 101: What every borrower needs to know with Elaine Rubin.

| Purse Strings

Posted on: 04/28/2025

"Elaine shares her personal experiences with student loan debt, offering strategies for managing loans effectively. This episode covers the pitfalls of taking out too many loans, the importance of long-term planning and budgeting, and the various repayment options available."

Student loans in default will go to collections in early May for the first time in five years.

Sarah Asch | Texas Standard

Posted on: 04/23/2025

"Elaine Rubin, the director of corporate communications at Edvisors, said borrowers who have been making their payments and have been in repayment according to the terms that they’re being held to at this time are not going to be affected by this change."

If you're behind on student loan payments, your wages could be garnished soon.

Tiffany Connors | CNET

Posted on: 04/22/2025

"Borrowers in default should act quickly to prevent collection efforts by contacting the department's Default Resolution Group," student loan expert Elaine Rubin said in an email."