The Education Department may start accelerating student loan forgiveness processing in February. The update may be good news ...

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

Trump administration resumes wage garnishment for federal student loan borrowers in default, with notices going to 1,000 ...

More than seven million borrowers may soon see student loan payments skyrocket as the Education Department implements a ...

Federal student loan repayment rules change in 2026, affecting new borrowers; experts urge borrowers to review loans and ...

Wage garnishment "is a scary concept since they can take 15% of after-tax income," Ashley Morgan, debt and bankruptcy ...

A borrower is in default after an extended period without making payments and failing to restore the loan to good standing.

A new study suggests that distressed borrowers using a simpler bankruptcy process are succeeding — and that more people like ...

The "One Big, Beautiful Bill" created a new repayment plan starting in 2026 that will reduce the amount of loans some borrowers can have. Loan forgiveness will once again be taxable, and some ...

Millions of borrowers who are behind can expect the government to tighten repayment options this year. Experts say take action now to get help.

Private student loans are provided by private lenders and banks, whereas federal student loans are funded by the U.S. government. Private loans aren't eligible for federally mandated deferment options ...

The best private student loans offer competitive interest and annual percentage rates, have low origination, disbursement or prepayment fees (or none at all) and are offered by credible lenders.