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gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

"Destiny 2 Introduces New Farming Option for Legendary Forbearance Outside of Raids"

Bungie has introduced a non-raid alternative to the popular grenade launcher Forbearance in Destiny 2. The new weapon, called Undercurrent, can be obtained by farming regular and GM Nightfalls. While it differs from Forbearance in terms of perks, such as voltshot instead of chain reaction, Undercurrent offers great mob clearing capabilities. Players can aim for different god rolls, including Lead from Gold/Voltshot, Ambitious Assassin/Voltshot, or Demolitionist/Voltshot. The adept version of Undercurrent can be obtained in GM Nightfalls, but players can also farm lower tiers for a normal version. This week, with double rewards in Nightfalls, is an ideal time to farm for the new weapon.

via Forbes|

#bungie #destiny-2 #forbearance

education2 years ago•1 min saved

Education Department Cracks Down on Student Loan Servicers for Billing Errors

The Department of Education is withholding $7.2 million in payment to student loan servicer Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority (MOHELA) due to billing statement errors that resulted in 2.5 million borrowers receiving late statements. Over 800,000 borrowers were put into delinquency status as a result. The department has instructed MOHELA to place all affected borrowers in forbearance until the issue is resolved, and borrowers on income-driven repayment plans will not have the affected months counted against them. The department also found additional errors, including incorrect payment amounts and borrowers on the Borrower Defense program being put back on repayments, and those borrowers have also been placed on forbearance.

via The Hill|

#billing-errors #department-of-education #education

personal-finance2 years ago•5 min saved

Consequences of Defaulting on Student Loan Payments

Federal student loan borrowers who miss payments will have their missed payments reported as a forbearance rather than delinquencies, thanks to the Biden administration's loosened rules. While missed payments during the on-ramp period will have minimal impact on credit scores, interest will continue to accrue and may cause the loan balance to rise. Borrowers who continue to miss payments after the on-ramp period ends may face more significant consequences, including a negative impact on their credit scores. It is recommended that borrowers explore income-driven repayment plans and be proactive in taking advantage of available programs to manage their student loan payments.

via The New York Times|

#credit-score #forbearance #missed-payments

personal-finance2 years ago•3 min saved

Preparing for the Return of Student Loan Payments.

Federal student loan payments will resume in October, and borrowers should prepare for the change by locating their loan servicer and ensuring their contact information is up-to-date. Borrowers should also ask about available payment plans, including income-driven repayment plans and deferment or forbearance options. Financial experts advise budgeting and setting money aside each month to avoid financial shock once payments resume.

via ABC News|

#deferment #forbearance #income-driven-repayment

personal-finance2 years ago•5 min saved

"Millennial with $134K student debt avoids payments living abroad for 10 years"

Todd Squitieri, a millennial with $134,000 in student debt, has been living abroad for nearly a decade and hasn't made payments on his loans during that time. While he's happier living overseas, he can't leave his student debt behind and the interest on his loans has surged. Squitieri wishes the US education system was more affordable and hopes future generations won't face the same challenges he has. He's not counting on President Biden's student-loan forgiveness plan, calling it a "token service."

via Yahoo! Voices|

#bidens-student-loan-forgiveness #education-system #forbearance

personal-finance2 years ago•5 min saved

How Remote Jobs and Dreams Affect Millennial Student Debt

Todd Squitieri, a 37-year-old with $134,000 in student debt, has placed his loans in forbearance for nearly a decade, causing interest to surge. He moved abroad and is now living in Mexico, but the student debt remains. Squitieri wishes the US education system was more affordable and that future generations won't face the same challenges. President Biden's plan to cancel up to $20,000 in student debt for borrowers making under $125,000 a year has been halted due to lawsuits, leaving borrowers waiting to see if they'll restart payments this year with lower balances.

via Business Insider|

#biden #education #forbearance

personal-finance2 years ago•3 min saved

"Student Loan Updates: Forgiveness, Tax Removal, and Payment Hold Options"

Student loan payments are expected to resume soon, but borrowers can request a deferment or forbearance to postpone payments. Deferments are preferred as they do not accrue interest, but borrowers should try to keep up with interest payments during a forbearance. Borrowers can also opt for income-driven repayment plans or the new repayment option proposed by the Biden administration, which would cap monthly payments at 5% of discretionary income for undergraduate loans.

via CNBC|

#biden-administration #deferment #forbearance