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Federal judge blocks revamped Biden student loan handout, latest legal setback for the administration
A federal judge in Georgia has temporarily blocked President Biden's administration from implementing its plan to waive federal student loans for almost 30 million borrowers.…
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Parts of Biden's income-based repayment plan SAVE stalls on legal snag
President Joe Biden's income-driven repayment plan hit a legal snag this week after two federal judges blocked parts of it…
Federal court backs Missouri AG motion to block Biden's 'illegal' student loan handout plan
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri granted his motion…
Many parents saving for college aren’t ready to pay first-year tuition: survey
Parents are increasingly saving money for college, but a recent survey said that less than half feel ready to pay…
Most student loan borrowers will struggle to pay at some point: survey
Only 33% of student loan holders have been making regular payments since they started up again in October – and…
Borrowers urged to apply for Navient's private student loan forgiveness
There's been much ado about federal student loan forgiveness with little relief directed to students holding private student debt. However,…
Biden extends time frame to get credit toward student loan forgiveness
In an effort to fix administrative issues that resulted in student loan borrowers not qualifying for forgiveness, the Biden administration…
Credit card spending the leading reason why 78% of Americans have debt regret: survey
A majority of Americans feel financial regret as personal debt soars to new highs, a recent survey said. Roughly 78%…
Gen X, boomers among student loan borrowers who owe the most: report
Amid 2024 presidential election campaigning, student loan debt and forgiveness is a critical issue to American voters with college graduates…
Private student loan interest rates continue to fall for 5-year loans
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
College tuition costs more than students budget for in most cases: survey
College tuition can sometimes cost $10,000 more than budgeted, but despite the unexpected expense, many students are making ends meet,…
Veteran who sacrificed his savings to pay for son's college calls student loan forgiveness a 'bitter pill'
A father who sacrificed his savings and his health to pay for his son to graduate from college debt-free said…
A large percentage of first-generation students have been impacted by FAFSA challenges
The new rollout of FAFSA went anything but smoothly. Parents and students struggled to access the form. Others had their…
$3 million may be paid to private student loan borrowers ignored by servicer – Here's who is impacted
The National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts (NCSLT) and loan servicer Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) may have to pay…
Private student loan interest rates fall for 5-year loans
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Biden's student debt handout plan could cost as much as $1.4 trillion
A new report from the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) finds that President Biden's latest student debt…
Most borrowers delay major life events because of student loan debt: survey
Borrowing money to go to college has closed the door on many major life milestones, including completing a degree program,…
Biden announces fresh round of $6.1 billion in student loan handouts, brings total given to $160 billion
The Biden administration is continuing its mass student loan handouts as it announced another $6 billion that it would be…
Private student loan interest rates fall for 10-year loans
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…