Key Points ・The federal tax exemption for income-driven repayment (IDR) student loan forgiveness expires after December 31, ...

For more than three years, federal student loan borrowers have been shielded from paying taxes on forgiven debt, a rare bit ...

Millions of student loan borrowers are contending with seemingly constant changes to repayment and loan forgiveness programs. But even more major disruptions to student loans are on the horizon. And ...

WASHINGTON — As a federal government shutdown begins Oct. 1, millions of student loan borrowers may be wondering how the funding lapse could affect their payments and services. The short answer: Keep ...

Federal student loans will continue to accrue interest during shutdown. FAFSA opened on Sept. 24 and applications are still being processed. Pell Grants and federal student loans will continue to be ...

When anxiety created by student debt impacts long-term goals like retirement and savings, advisers can be crucial guides to a better financial future. Nearly three-quarters—74%—of people with personal ...

Rates on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans jumped up last week. If you’re interested in picking up a private student loan, you can still get a relatively low rate. For borrowers with a credit ...

Student loan borrowers in default could have up to 15% of their wages garnished by the U.S. government starting later this summer. Nearly 2 million borrowers are at immediate risk of wage garnishment, ...

CHARLOTTE — If you have federal student loans, there are some big changes you need to know about. Interest has started up again for millions of borrowers, and for many, the first step is just figuring ...

More than 5 million student loan borrowers in default may have a portion of their paychecks withheld. On May 5, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education announced that nearly 195,000 student loan ...

Your student loans can feel like a lifelong burden, but with a strategic and aggressive approach, you can accelerate your payoff timeline and save thousands of dollars in interest. Before you can ...