Aging with student loans: how to find debt relief in your 50s and 60s
Student loans are not just for college kids. People over 60 are actually the fastest growing population of student-debt holders by age. If you’re an older borrower or have a loved one who is, here's what you should keep in mind.
$2 trillion in student loan debt is in limbo under Trump
American student loan debt is sky-high, with some estimates putting the total number over $2.19 trillion—that’s higher than all U.S. credit card and auto loan debt combined. President Joe Biden and his administration made numerous attempts to alleviate the burden of student loans,
What Trump and GOP lawmakers may have in store for student-loan borrowers
Trump has not yet offered a clear vision for his higher education priorities, but some GOP lawmakers plan to target Biden's student-debt relief.
This student loan relief may be most at risk under the Trump administration, experts say
With President Donald Trump back in the White House, a number of student loan programs face uncertainty. Trump is a vocal critic of debt forgiveness policies.
Student Loan Forgiveness Application: How to Apply for Debt Cancellation
Borrowers have options when applying for student loan forgiveness. The most common is Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
Increasing student loan borrowing will 'change lives'
In what could be his final act as economy minister, Conor Murphy has decided to increase the maintenance loan by 20%. The change will come into effect from September 2025 and will cost his department around £50m.
GOP Plans Would Raise Taxes On Student Loan Borrowers, Students In School
Republican lawmakers are considering a number of proposals that could effectively increase taxes on student loan borrowers and college students.
Some Student Loan Borrowers May See Debt Collection Stopped
Because of a recent proposed settlement with the CFPB, some private student loan borrowers may see a stop to collections efforts.
After 5 Years, Student Loan Borrowers May See Credit Scores Suffer For Missed Payments
KEY TAKEAWAYS Federal student loan borrowers could see their credit scores suffer for missed payments for the first time since the COVID-19 student loan payment pause.Late or missing payments have not been reported to credit reporting agencies and wages have not been garnished since the pandemic.
National Collegiate Student Loan trusts face legal reckoning over debt collection practices
The National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts (NCSLT) could be held accountable for questionable debt collection practices, as a lawsuit by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) seeks justice for affected student loan borrowers.
Student Loan Forgiveness Is In Limbo But Could The Interest Deduction Vanish, Too?
Student loan forgiveness has been in the forefront, but the potential elimination of the student loan interest deduction ...
Biden touted student-debt cancellation for 5 million borrowers. Here’s who benefited, and how.
On his way out of office, President Joe Biden touted his record on student-debt cancellation, noting that his administration ...
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Biden approves final student loan relief, forgiving $600 million in debt
In his last week in office, President Joe Biden capped a tumultuous effort to deliver widespread student loan forgiveness by canceling another $600 million in education debt for longtime ...
Student Loan Scams To Watch Out For In 2025
With all the uncertainty surrounding student loans, scammers are preying on individuals who are looking for lower payments or ...
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The best debt consolidation loans for anyone with fair to excellent credit
Debt consolidation can also help people with multiple student loans lump them into one loan, ideally with a lower interest rate. Using a personal loan for debt consolidation helps you ...
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Fixing the Student Loan Crisis Starts With Defending the Department of Education
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How to Get a Debt Consolidation Loan in 7 Steps
"Debt consolidation means combining debts under ... Add up all of your monthly debt payments (mortgage or rent, auto loans, student loans and minimum credit card payments). Find your gross ...