6+ hour, 55+ min ago  (638+ words) The fate of the federal student-loan portfolio is moving to the Treasury Department. That could raise some challenges for borrowers. The Department of Education announced in March that it would be transferring millions of student-loan borrowers" accounts to the Treasury,…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (963+ words) It may be hard to fathom, but approximately 7-8% of borrowers in the U. S. owe more than $100, 000, accounting for one-third of the country's estimated total of $1. 8 trillion. It's true: student loan debt is considered one of the "best" kinds of debt because…...

1+ day, 43+ min ago  (325+ words) Rising delinquency rates mean borrowers should act early to avoid serious financial consequences Falling behind on student loan payments is becoming an increasingly common issue across the United States, with many borrowers now at risk of sliding into default. A…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (183+ words) Approximately 164, 000 federal student loan borrowers are currently being informed by the U. S. Department of Education (DOE) regarding their eligibility for automatic student loan forgiveness. This initiative targets individuals who attended specific institutions accused of misconduct, as reported by The Guardian. Borrowers…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (123+ words) We believe everyone should be able to make financial decisions with confidence. While we don't cover every company or financial product on the market, we work hard to share a wide range of offers and objective editorial perspectives. However, these…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (174+ words) Access Lex Institute has updated its'free Student Loan Calculator for first-time borrowers, students continuing a program or managing repayment to reflect the upcoming changes to the student loan and repayment landscape under the'One Big Beautiful Bill Act. "Access to clear,…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (351+ words) April 10, 2026 / 11: 49 AM EDT / CBS News Many borrowers assume that falling behind on a debt means dealing with collection calls, a damaged credit score and the slow grind that comes from an uptick in financial stress. Few expect to check their…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (225+ words) Borrowers face higher monthly payments and longer forgiveness timelines as federal programs are terminated. Apr. 9, 2026 at 11: 18pm Significant changes are coming to the federal student loan repayment system, with the termination of income-driven plans like the SAVE program. Borrowers will now…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (411+ words) Interest rates shape the total cost of borrowing more than most people expect. Even a one percent difference can increase repayment by a significant margin over ten or fifteen years. Lower rates reduce monthly pressure and allow faster payoff, which…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (324+ words) April 9, 2026 / 2: 22 PM EDT / CBS News Before you transfer your direct deposit to a new institution or close out your existing account, though, it's worth understanding what could happen if you make that move. Find out how to get rid of…...