Student loan holders who get their debt excused in 2026 can expect a hefty tax bill. But there are steps you can take to prepare, and some may not have to pay.

If you collect Social Security and you are behind on a federal student loan, the past year has been a slow-motion policy ...

Trump officials plan to task the Treasury Department with collecting on defaulted student loans and eventually "operational ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

Brenton Harrison has spent over a decade empowering people to take control of their money. He has been featured in publications such as Business Insider, USA Today, and CNBC, and hosts the weekly New ...

Rates on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans jumped up last week. Despite the rise, if you're interested in getting a private student loan, you can still get a relatively low rate. Private Studen ...

Many federal student loan borrowers surveyed said they don't know about income-driven repayment plans or Public Service Loan Forgiveness. But these U.S. Department of Education programs can lower ...

Most student loan borrowers can answer student loan questions themselves with free resources. However, in some cases with ...

Broadcast Retirement Network's Jeffrey Snyder discusses what student loan borrowers should do now that the SAVE Plan has been ...

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which exempted forgiven federal student debt from taxation over recent years, expired on Dec. 31, 2025. And without a legislative extension, the student loan "tax ...

Young adults face distinct financial opportunities, including early career challenges, figuring out how best to handle student loans, renting or buying a residence, starting a retirement savings ...

Record numbers of student loan borrowers are struggling to make their payments, according to a new report. New Education Department student loan data from the end of last year revealed a record-high ...