Americans eased up on credit card and car debt to start the year, but new data shows student loan delinquencies surged.

Millions of student loan borrowers saw their credit scores drop by more than 100 points after student loan delinquencies began showing up on credit reports again this year.

That involuntary collection activity could have serious consequences on those who rely on the benefits to pay most, if not ...

Americans tidied up their household balance sheets to start 2025, cleaning up some credit card and auto loan debt, new data ...

Millions of borrowers who are late on their student loan payments now face “grave consequences” as collection activity restarts, the New York Fed says.

Beyond numbers and interest rates, this step can signify an emotional transition from economic survival to conscious ...

Don't wait to get back on track with student loans. Falling behind could hurt your credit score and have even more serious ...

The new interest rates on federal student loans for 2025-26 school year are set to fall slightly. The interest rates on ...

Student loan interest rates for 2025 remain painfully high, adding pressure for borrowers already facing rising college costs ...

Since it's likely you'll either be moved to another payment plan or given a window of time to select a new repayment plan, ...

To answer this, consider the interest rate on your credit card and the interest rate on your student loan. Because credit card debt, by nature, is most likely the highest interest debt that you're ...

Federal student loans are backed by the U.S. government and offer a range of payment plans, borrower protections and competitive interest rates. Private student loans are provided by private ...