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Martin Lewis warns student loan overpayment risk
Martin Lewis warns millions could throw money away on student loans due to overpayment risks.
In brief
Martin Lewis warns millions could throw money away on student loans due to overpayment risks. Martin Lewis warns 70% of Plan 2 student loan borrowers won't clear debt due to overpayment risks. Originally reported by LADbible.
Student loan overpayment risk
Martin Lewis warns people on some repayment plans could throw money away due to overpayments.
“throwing money away”
Plan 2 loan structure
5.4 million people with Plan 2 loans have earnings thresholds of £29,385 per year.
Earnings threshold impact
Most people won't clear student loan debt due to low earnings thresholds.
70% overpayment risk
Around 70 percent of Plan 2 borrowers won't pay off student loans in full.
Stealth tax criticism
Student loans are likened to a stealth tax with interest rates above inflation.
What to remember
Martin Lewis warns 70% of Plan 2 student loan borrowers won't clear debt due to overpayment risks.
