The Education Department has suspended certain collections efforts for student loans, giving borrowers some breathing room.

The federal program designed to help disabled borrowers cancel their student loans has become an obstacle course.

Sweeping student loan forgiveness changes for federal student loans are going into effect this year, and millions of borrower ...

With wage garnishments currently suspended, there’s a window of opportunity to get ahead—before debt collection efforts ...

President Trump generally does not support student loan forgiveness and would likely seek an end to some student loan ...

Those affected by the change "are obviously, and rightfully so, really worried about this," one advocate said.

As of 2026, some loan borrowers may face a sizable tax bill ...

In this article, we share a timeline of monthly "bites" for the past year applicable to student lending.

Social Security is usually protected, but not always. Learn the four cases where benefits can be garnished, how much can be taken, and how to reduce the risk.

The success rate for student loan borrowers who attempt to discharge their debt in bankruptcy has "jumped" to 87% in recent years, a new study finds. Still, few people pursue the option because of a ...

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