Free forum on Brain Injury in Sports -- THURS!

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Ford Hall Forum at Suffolk University presents former pro athletes Taylor Twellman (New England Revolution soccer) and Chris Nowinski (WWE's "Harvard") with moderating sportscaster Bob Lobel discussing brain injury in sports.

This forum is FREE and open to the public. Be a part of this conversation this Thursday, 9/27, at 6:30 p.m. at the C.Walsh Theatre (55 Temple Street in Beacon Hill).

For more information or to register to attend, click here.

settlement defaulted student loans

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Have anyone successfully negotiate a lump sum settlement to avoid 18.5 or 30% collection fees for student Perkins/Stafford loans that have gone into default? I am amazed for not paying for one year that the interest rate has gone through the roof, payments cannot be income-based until out of rehab, and there are these incredible collection costs on the full principal.  Working two jobs but don't want to do this for 10 years+! Any tips?