'Loud budgeting' goes viral: What to know about this hot money trend
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Biden bails out 74K student loan borrowers with $5B in canceled debt
The Biden administration announced that an additional 74,000 student loan borrowers will have as much as $5 billion of debt canceled in his latest executive action.
Biden just shortened the timeline to student loan forgiveness for these borrowers
Borrowers already enrolled in SAVE who initially took out $12,000 or less for college may have their loans forgiven soon.
Private student loan interest rates trend downward for 10-year loans
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Some student loan borrowers refusing to pay out of protest
Some student loan borrowers who have not yet resumed paying back their loans admit they are holding off in protest, hoping to pressure the federal government into forgiving their debts.
Restarted student loan repayments resurrect $2,500 interest tax deduction
Student loan payments are off to a difficult start, but the interest tax deduction can help you when you file your taxes.
Biden announces plan to bail out students for loan debts under $12K
Student borrowers enrolled in the Saving on Valuable Education (SAVE) plan will have their remaining debts canceled next month as part of a plan announced by President Biden on Friday.
Private student loan interest rates trend upward for 5- and 10-year loan terms
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
New FAFSA reveal comes with complications, delays
The Department of Education began its soft launch of the overhauled 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The 2024-2025 FAFSA form expands eligibility for federal student aid, including Pell Grants, and provides a streamlined user experience.
$44.5 million in federal funding going toward rural communities to improve higher education access
Due to fewer students in rural communities attending college, the Biden-Harris administration plans to send $44.5 million in funding to 22 rural institutions.
Biden renews 'keep going' call on college debt handouts
President Joe Biden reiterated on Tuesday that he and his administration wanted to "keep going" on canceling federal student loan debt. He has made similar comments in the past.
These are the 5 states with the highest and lowest student loan debt balances
The most populated states in the country tend to have the highest student loan balances, while the least populated tend to have the lowest balances.
Student loan borrowers struggle to keep up with monthly payments: study
Student loans have become a burden for many borrowers, post-pandemic. Sixty percent of federal loan borrowers who had payments due in October didn’t make payments until mid-November, according to the Department of Education.
Private student loan interest rates edge down for 10-year loans
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Millions of student loan borrowers still aren't paying their bills
Millions of student loan borrowers are still not making payments on their debt, according to a new report published by the U.S. Department of Education.
Biden forgives another $4.8 billion in federal student loan debt, but alternative relief plan hits a snag
The Biden administration has forgiven a total of $132 billion in federal student loans for more than 3.6 million Americans, and all of it has bypassed the need for congressional approval.
Private student loan interest rates plunge for 5-year loans
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Here's who may qualify for $10,000 in student debt relief under Biden's new forgiveness plan
The Biden administration has taken the next step toward its plan B for student loan forgiveness after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down its first debt forgiveness attempt.
Biden administration's push to forgive student loan debt is almost 'un-American': Kevin O'Leary
O'Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O'Leary criticized the Biden administration's student debt relief initiative, claiming it's unfair to past and future cohorts.
Private student loan interest rates spike for 5-year loans only
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.