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25 May, 4 tweets, 2 min read
Millions of people suddenly, if temporarily, found themselves relieved of federal student loan payments due to pandemic-related forbearance. For many, it’s been their first taste of financial comfort since borrowing money to fund their education. buzzfeednews.com/article/piapet…
For some it has meant an increase in their quality of life and for others, it has meant getting closer to paying off other debts, saving for down payments, and starting families. buzzfeednews.com/article/piapet…
Forbearance is set to end in September, and though it could be extended, borrowers are anxious about — and trying to plan — what happens next. buzzfeednews.com/article/piapet…
.@BuzzFeedNews asked readers how student loan forbearance has impacted their life and we received more than 1,400 responses. Here are some of their stories. buzzfeednews.com/article/piapet…

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