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What happens to your student loans when you die? It’s not a question many people want to think about, but it’s important to understand. Do your student loans die with…

President Trump generally does not support student loan forgiveness and would likely seek an end to some student loan forgiveness programs. But can the President reverse student loan forgiveness that…

President Biden forgave more than $188 billion in student loans for over 5 million borrowers, the largest amount of cancellation by any president. Despite record forgiveness, total outstanding student loan…

The Department of Education has paused processing some types of student loan forgiveness. PSLF is still processing, while IBR-related forgiveness is currently paused due to “system updates” SAVE, PAYE, and…

More than a quarter of Americans report taking on extra work to manage financial stress, making side hustles a growing repayment strategy for student debt. These five income streams can…

Did you know there are state-based non-profit lenders that sometimes provide the lowest student loan rates? It’s true – but there aren’t many, and the best rates are typically reserved…

More than 27,000 student loan complaints are pending with the Federal Student Aid ombudsman office after a sharp drop in staff. The Department of Education says it is working to…

Key Points Federal student loans still offer stronger protections, but changes to repayment programs, especially for parents, changes the dynamic. Private student loans can offer lower rates for creditworthy borrowers…

Finding the best student loans and current student loan rates can be daunting. Paying for college is already challenging enough, but how do you find a lender? What should you…

Key Points Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) remains one of the most misunderstood federal student loan programs, and errors can derail years of progress. Choosing the right repayment plan, submitting…