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Student-loan default rates are about to spike — and that’s everyone’s problem

In late July, the U.S. Department of Education issued a report listing the rate of federal student-loan borrowers who had entered repayment for the first time on or after January 2020 and who were 90 ...
Investopedia

10 Tips for Managing Your Student Loan Debt

Lita Epstein has 18+ years of experience as an author and financial writer. She has also written over 40 books. Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed ...
Forbes

What The End Of The Shutdown Means For Your Student Loans

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 5: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks at a press conference as the government shutdown continues in Washington, DC on November 5, 2025. Schumer ultimately ...
Forbes

New Repayment Plan For Student Loans Launches In Weeks, But Watch For These Downsides

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. The Trump administration is preparing to launch a brand new repayment plan for federal ...
Wall Street Journal

Federal vs. Private Student Loans: Key Differences

Federal student loans offer forgiveness options, while private loans close funding gaps Federal and private student loans have varying interest rates, borrowing limits, repayment terms and forgiveness ...
Morningstar

Student-loan default rates are about to spike - and that's everyone's problem

After years of changes to repayment options, borrowers are struggling to stay on top of their loans A relatively small share of student-loan borrowers are making their payments on time, while many ...