Federal student loan borrowers in default could soon see their wages garnished or Social Security checks withheld after Jan.

It’s a new year for student loans, and big changes are happening that will impact millions of borrowers across the country.

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A provision that made student-loan forgiveness tax-free is expiring in 2026. It could put borrowers on the hook for thousands ...

At Eastern Michigan University, students pursuing education degrees can get help repaying their student loans if they make ...

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After paying $96,000 toward student loans over the past eight years, Sarah from Philadelphia thought she was finally done. She had faithfully repaid both her personal loans and the $50,000 her parents ...

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 20: Secretary of Education Linda McMahon (L) speaks during a White House press briefing with White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt (R) on November 20, 2025 in ...

Many federal student loans have 10-year repayment terms, but paying off your loans early might save you money Written By Written by Loans Deputy Editor, Buy Side Jessica Ullrich is Deputy Editor at ...

Using a personal loan to pay off student loans might seem like a viable option for reducing interest rates or consolidating debt. However, there are several factors to consider before proceeding with ...

WHEN I read about fellow midlife women paying back their student loans for most of their career, I wonder how they cope ...

Private student loans can have competitive interest rates, though they often lack borrower protections Written By Written by Staff Loan Writer, Buy Side Bob Haegele is a staff loan writer at Buy Side ...