Key Points ・Some federal student loan borrowers (especially parents with Parent PLUS loans) must consolidate before June 30, ...

This is one of the most common questions I get almost everyday - I can't afford my Parent PLUS Loans, what do I do? I'm a firm believer that parents should NOT be taking out loans to pay for their ...

If you have poor credit, you’re not alone. Sixteen percent of Americans have a “poor” credit score, ranging between 300 and 579, according to Experian, one of the three major credit bureaus. If you’re ...

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 31: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with Secretary of Education Linda McMahon during an executive order signing ceremony at the White House on July 31, 2025. The Trump ...

A long-standing federal student loan program that has opened the door to higher education for millions of low- and middle-income families—but has also been criticized for driving families deep into ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Adam Minsky is an attorney and writer focusing on student loans. Several million borrowers may lose access to affordable payments ...