http://blog.simpletuition.com/2010/05/are-you-keeping-track-of-how-much-you-borrow/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:40:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://blog.simpletuition.com/2010/05/are-you-keeping-track-of-how-much-you-borrow/comment-page-1/#comment-2498 Matt Klabacka Tue, 16 Nov 2010 19:20:25 +0000 http://blog.simpletuition.com/?p=247#comment-2498 Be weary of consolidating student loans with your spouse. In the event of a death the consolidated loan continues to be an obligation for the surviving spouse; whereas, the loan would be discharged if not consolidated. This is a huge factor for those surviving spouses that have been caught in this mess. In addition to the emotions of a spouses death the surviving spouse continues to absorb the obligations of the deceased spouse. This adds to anxiety, depression, and frustration. Be weary of consolidating student loans with your spouse. In the event of a death the consolidated loan continues to be an obligation for the surviving spouse; whereas, the loan would be discharged if not consolidated. This is a huge factor for those surviving spouses that have been caught in this mess. In addition to the emotions of a spouses death the surviving spouse continues to absorb the obligations of the deceased spouse. This adds to anxiety, depression, and frustration.

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