Last week, the average interest rate on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans moved up. Private Student Loan Interest ...

On average, class of 2024 graduates who took out loans left college with $29,890 in student loan debt. On its own, that’s a lot to stomach. But with a 4.24% interest rate (the average federal ...

Private student loan rates change more often and can be fixed or variable. Rates are based on lender preferences, personal ...

Paying off your loans early might save you money.

According to the CME FedWatch, there’s a 95% chance that the Fed will cut its target interest rate by 25 basis points at its meeting on Sept. 17, 2025. “The Federal Reserve is attempting to balance ...

Before you borrow for college, it’s important to understand how federal and private student loans differ. Federal student loans have fixed rates set annually by the government and everyone who borrows ...

WASHINGTON — Borrowing for tuition, housing and books would be less expensive for college students and their parents this fall but the costs could soon start climbing under a bill the Senate passed ...

Last week, the average interest rate on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans fell. This drop in rates is good news for ...

There are potential benefits and downsides to debt consolidation.