Personal finance expert explains how to prepare for the end of the federal student loan pause
Personal finance expert and "The Ramsey Show" host Dave Ramsey discusses student loan debt and shares tips on how to improve finances.
Many student loan borrowers unsure how they’ll restart payments after pause ends, survey says
There are options available for college students and their families to help take action ahead of time to try to minimize debt. Here are tips on where to start.
Veterans are valuable in today's job market: 'Highly adaptable to change'
Veterans face hurdles in transitioning into the civilian workforce, but The American Legion and others stress the vast skillsets that former military members bring to the job market.
Biden student loan cancellation plan for borrowers who were misled blocked by federal appeals court
President Biden's student loan relief efforts hit another roadblock Monday when a circuit court blocked Department of Education rule changes from taking effect.
Think tanks file suit to block Biden administration's plan to cancel $39B in student loans
A new lawsuit filed in Michigan asks a federal court to block the Biden administration’s plan to cancel $39 billion in student loans for hundreds of thousands of borrowers.
Back-to-school shopping to cost Americans more than ever amid inflation spike
Americans are expected to spend a record $41.5 billion on back-to-school supplies this year, according to a report from a retail watchdog.
Arizona State University Law School allows generative AI on applications
Arizona State University said Thursday that applicants to degree programs at its college of law will be allowed to use generative artificial intelligence in application preparation.
Department of Education investigating Harvard over legacy admissions practices
The Department of Education has launched an investigation into Harvard University's "legacy" and donor admissions under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
Student loan borrowers took on new debt during payment pause: report
Many student loan borrowers took on new debt during the student loan payment pause, which is set to lift in September. But President Biden said he’ll keep pursuing student loan relief.
Student loans: More than half of borrowers say they may miss a payment
Many student loan borrowers are worried they'll miss at least one payment when repayment begins, according to a survey by Morning Consult. But the Biden administration announced new student loan relief initiatives after the Supreme Court shut down its student loan forgiveness plan.
Biden forgives $39B in student loan debt – here’s who qualifies
The Biden administration is forgiving $39 billion in student debt for more than 800,000 borrowers after making changes to income-driven repayment plans. Here’s what you need to know.
Biden administration forgives $39 billion in student loan debt to more than 800,000 borrowers
The Biden administration announced Friday that it will provide $39 billion in automatic loan forgiveness for federal student loans.
Student loan scam attempts likely to rise after SCOTUS decision: FTC
Scammers are likely to start contacting borrowers, promising to help them repay their loans after SCOTUS struck down Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, the FTC said. Here's how borrowers can protect themselves.
Back-to-school shopping decreases for first time in 9 years as persistent inflation tightens excess spending
Back-to-school spending has been crippled by ongoing inflation, according to a new report, and is projected to decrease this fall for the first time in nine years.
Ron DeSantis responds to wife being called ‘America’s Karen’: She 'threatens the left'
After MSNBC critics called Casey DeSantis "America's Karen," her husband and GOP presidential candidate claimed she "threatens the left" with a spotlight on parental rights.
Actor Kirk Cameron details 'evil plot' putting libraries in legal jeopardy
Kirk Cameron claims the American Library Association is encouraging local libraries to practice religious discrimination by blocking his faith-based book event.
Biden administration announces SAVE plan after SCOTUS student loan decision
The White House announced SAVE, a new income-driven student loan repayment plan and other initiatives following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down widespread student loan forgiveness.
Supreme Court rules against Biden student loan debt handout
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in cases dealing with President Biden's student loan debt cancelation program, which had been on hold pending a decision.
Charter school founder reveals the 'ingredients' needed to achieve 'academic excellence'
The founder of a Bronx-area charter school says students outperform their public school peers due to an overall "higher focus on academic excellence" and more instruction time.
Airbnb co-founder Nathan Blecharczyk: How the self-taught engineer helped build lodging industry disruptor
Airbnb co-founder Nathan Blecharczyk shut down a software business that he created in high school that helped him earn $1 million. He knew another opportunity would arise.