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Jul 2023
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Were You Hurt By the Government's $39 Bi...

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Recent headlines on Wall Street make it seem like student loan forgiveness is back on, but, it's not... The real story doesn’t have anything to do with the recent student loan forgiveness ruling from the Supreme Court. The truth is, we're talking about a $39 billion oversight by a government partner— an oversight that might mean you're owed money (and an apo ... Show More
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