There are about 3.1 million federal student loan borrowers aged 62 or older. Many of these borrowers, who are in retirement, have trouble making payments on a fixed income.

Defaulting on federal student loans, defined as being 270 days past due, can lead to wage garnishment and withheld federal ...

The Education Department has suspended certain collections efforts for student loans, giving borrowers some breathing room.

KEY TAKEAWAYS The "One Big, Beautiful Bill" introduced several changes to student loans that will take effect in 2026, including the creation of a new income-driven repayment plan and a reduction in ...

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Discover how rising student debt affects retirement savings across generations, especially boomers. Learn effective strategies to manage your debt and savings.

Staff writer Noah Alcala Bach did a good job covering this story about education loan repayments. However, it missed the biggest angle — personal responsibility. Why should anyone expect their loan to ...

Student loan borrowers are about to see some of the practical changes the Trump administration is making to the system that will affect their borrowing capabilities and monthly repayments after a year ...

Student-loan borrowers have had a tumultuous few years, and that’s likely to continue in 2026. Repayment plans for all borrowers and borrowing limits for some programs are set to change next year.

People who are in default on their federal student loans could start seeing their wages garnished in the new year for the first time since the pandemic began. Next week, the Department of Education ...

Student loan debt has surged to a record $1.65 trillion, now comprising 30% of non-mortgage consumer debt. Serious delinquencies (90+ days) spiked to 14.3% in Q3 '25, driven by the end of pandemic-era ...