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If you're behind on student loan payments, the government could take money out of your paycheck—what to do if you can’t afford to pay
The hammer is coming down on federal student loan borrowers who haven't been making payments. The Department of Education on ...
Collection of defaulted student loans to restart May 5 for first time since pandemic
Since the pandemic, federal student loan borrowers have been mostly protected from the harshest consequences of defaulting.
As Student Loan Wage Garnishment Resumes, Women Will Bear The Brunt
Student loan wage garnishment is back. Women, who hold two-thirds of student debt, face the biggest hit as the Education ...
Student Loan Change Could 'Squeeze' Housing Market
As the Department of Education reinstates credit reporting for missed student loan payments, experts warn that borrowers' ...
Are you defaulting on your student loan? How to check the status of your student loan
The Department of Education will soon enforce payment on outstanding student loans. Here's how to check the status of your ...
Student Loans in Default? Here’s How to Avoid Collections
Your options to avoid collections when your student loans are in default.
Trump wants to overhaul the way colleges receive federal student loans and grants as part of DEI crackdown
Trump has deployed what he called his "secret weapon" to crack down on DEI initiatives at colleges and universities.
Trump admin will seize wages, pensions, tax refunds to repay student loans: 'Debt cannot be wiped away'
Those in default on their federal student loan debt could have their wages. tax refunds and federal pensions garnished, the ...
Student Loan Payment Change: What It Means for Borrowers' Credit Scores
After a nearly three-year freeze on mandatory payments, the U.S. Department of Education is phasing out its lenient approach ...
Should You Consolidate Or Refinance Your Student Loans?
This article provides an overview of how to manage student loans through consolidation and refinancing. It also discusses ...