Student loan payments may push some Americans further away from homeownership: survey
American say that resuming payments on student loans is likely to have a major impact on housing affordability and 38% said it would hurt homeownership rates, according to a recent Pulsenomics survey.
This week's private student loan rates plunge for 5-year loans
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Jobs offering student loan assistance more than double: study
With student loan debt growing to more than $1.7 trillion, employer student loan assistance programs for workers seem to be on the rise, according to Handshake.
Here's how borrowers who can't make student loan payments can avoid defaulting
The 12-month student loan on-ramp period will help struggling borrowers from suffering the worst consequences of missed, late, or partial payments, according to a recent Harvard University Employee Credit Union blog.
Student loan repayment: Nearly half of Americans with college debt to cut essential spending
With student loan payments underway after the federal pause ended, many Americans are cutting back on essentials to make ends meet, MassMutual found. But Biden’s student loan relief initiatives aim to help borrowers now.
Biden administration approves $9B in student loan forgiveness for an additional 125K borrowers
President Biden on Wednesday approved another $9 billion in loan forgiveness for 125,000 students who borrowed money to attend college, bringing the total canceled debt to $127 billion.
This week's private student loan rates mixed — one key rate drops
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Biden administration gears up for second attempt to cancel federal student loans
The Department of Education is planning to hold meetings in two weeks to discuss how to provide debt relief to federal student loan borrowers.
Student debt repayments hindering retirement savings, survey says
Many Americans said that repaying standing loans will hinder their ability to save for retirement, a recent survey said.
Student loan payments are due again: What borrowers need to know
Federal student loan payments resume in October after a three-year moratorium, setting up a potential financial shock for millions of U.S. households.
Housing market could hit another bump as student loan payments resume
The resumption of federal student loan payments this fall could hit the housing market, which has already been walloped by the spike in mortgage rates.
This week's private student loan rates see decline for 5-year loans
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
How a government shutdown could affect student loan payments
With a government shutdown looming, student loan borrowers could face more headaches once student loan repayments resume after a three year pause. Here’s what you need to know.
Biden's student debt forgiveness may be taxed in these five states
Although student debt discharged is exempt from federal tax due to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, some states may still tax the savings, according to a report by the Tax Foundation.
Student loan scams on the rise as October repayment date approaches
Student loan relief is over as interest rates kicked back in this month and the payment pause ends Oct. 1 – prompting scammers to take advantage of borrowers in need of financial help.
Where do Republican presidential primary debate candidates stand on student loan forgiveness?
The Republican presidential candidates participating in the second GOP debate have criticized President Biden's plan to wipe out federal student loan debt.
Fed’s Wall of Worry: Government shutdown, UAW strike, student loan repayments and $90 oil
While the Federal Reserve has been busy battling inflation, a new crop of headwinds have emerged that could spell trouble for the U.S. economy
Students headed for college worried they don't have the money to pay for it, survey says
Nearly all students worry they won't have enough funds to pay for tuition and many plan to use a combination of debt-free ways to pay for college, a recent ScholarshipOwl survey said.
Student loan repayment may force some to take on more debt: Survey
Many student loan borrowers are anxious that they won't be able to meet their payment obligations once repayments resume in October, according to a recent survey by Achieve.
Many student loan borrowers still clueless about repayment options: Survey
Many student loan borrowers remain unaware of their repayment options even as repayment on this debt is set to restart in October, according to a recent survey.