The Department of Education told BI that it hopes to clear the backlog of income-driven repayment applications "over the next ...

Millions of student loan borrowers face credit score drops due to delinquencies, impacting their ability to secure new loans, ...

As federal student loan servicers once again report delinquent accounts to credit bureaus, borrowers feel the impact and ...

A new national survey reveals that public-sector employees are significantly more likely to hold student loan debt than their ...

On May 5, the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) began collections on defaulted federal student loans as part of a broader effort to eliminate loan forgiveness programs initiated during the ...

Between collections resuming, courts blocking student loan programs and layoffs at the Education Department, borrowers might ...

Federal student loan borrowers in default may soon suffer wage garnishments, among other consequences. Taking action now can help prevent your funds from being withheld.

Student loan repayment timelines aren't one-size-fits-all. The amount of time it takes to repay your student loans depends heavily on your repayment plan, the type of loan you hold ...

Americans' consumer debt hit an all-time high in the Q1 2025, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's "Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit." The report, which was released ...

Millions of Americans who rely on Social Security could see some of their monthly benefits confiscated beginning in June if they do not pay their student loan debt, Newsweek report ...