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Fact or fiction: Will Trump's federal funding freeze impact student loans, grants?
Following the announcement of a temporary freeze on federal assistance, ordered by the Trump administration's Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Americans may be wondering…
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Here’s how borrowers who can’t make student loan payments can avoid defaulting
Borrowers unable to meet their student loan debt obligation come October will be automatically enrolled into a 12-month on-ramp period…
Student loan repayment: Nearly half of Americans with college debt to cut essential spending
With student loan payments resuming after a federal payment pause that lasted more than three years, millions of borrowers could…
Biden administration approves $9B in student loan forgiveness for an additional 125K borrowers
The Biden administration announced Wednesday that an additional 125,000 student loan borrowers would receive a portion of $9 billion in…
Biden administration gears up for second attempt to cancel federal student loans
President Joe Biden announced the next steps toward student loan forgiveness on Friday, which would include a more limited amount…
Student debt repayments hindering retirement savings, survey says
Student debt will limit how much some Americans can save for retirement as monthly payments resume this week, according to…
Housing market could hit another bump as student loan payments resume
The U.S. housing market has been over the past year walloped by high mortgage rates and a worsening inventory shortage.…
This week’s private student loan rates see decline 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 forgiveness may be taxed in these five states
Millions of borrowers may be eligible to receive some student loan forgiveness under President Joe Biden's new income-driven repayment (IDR)…
Student loan scams on the rise as October repayment date approaches
In addition to the pause on payments, student loan interest rates were halted during COVID, but that relief is nearing…
Where do Republican presidential primary debate candidates stand on student loan forgiveness?
The Republican presidential primary is heating up, with six candidates expected to appear on the stage in California next week…
Fed’s Wall of Worry: Government shutdown, UAW strike, student loan repayments and $90 oil
Just when Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell thought he was making strides in managing inflation, he’s now facing a five-point…
Students headed for college worried they don’t have the money to pay for it, survey says
Fall semesters at universities across the nation are kicking off. Yet, a majority of students are unsure of how to…
Student loan repayment may force some to take on more debt: Survey
Many student loan borrowers are anxiously bracing for the impact repayments will have on their personal finance once they begin payments…
Many student loan borrowers still clueless about repayment options: Survey
Although millions have already enrolled in President Joe Biden's new Saving on A Valuable Education (SAVE) income-driven repayment (IDR) plan, a recent…
Over 4 million student borrowers enroll in Biden’s SAVE forgiveness plan
More than 4 million student loan borrowers have enrolled in President Joe Biden's new Saving on A Valuable Education (SAVE)…
Private student loan interest rates fall for 5- and 10-year loans
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Student loan payments are due again: What borrowers need to know
For more than three years, federal student loan borrowers have not had to make monthly payments. But that pandemic-era pause…
Americans consider using credit cards to afford student loan payments: survey
Many Americans are bracing for the impact of resuming student loan payments in October, with 33% expecting their monthly debt obligation to…