Washington money writer can afford to pay off his student loans, but he chooses not to. Here's how to figure out whether his ...

A major shift in US education policy is underway as the Department of Education begins fast-tracking student-loan forgiveness ...

4. Pay extra on the loan. If you get extra income through a second job, a bonus or tax returns, consider putting that toward ...

The Trump administration has reached a new agreement with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) that could unlock long-awaited student loan relief for millions of borrowers.

In 2020, the federal government paused collections efforts on defaulted federal student loans, part of pandemic relief efforts. While Congress said payments would start again in 2023, the pause ...

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College is more expensive than ever, especially with federal cuts to student loan options. If you own your home, you may be considering using your home equity to fund your child's education. Instead ...

If you’re in default on your federal student loans, you’re now at risk for garnishment. If you aren't sure if you're in default, visit StudentAid.gov and log into your account. Your dashboard will ...