Managing student loans is one of the most significant financial challenges that many college students face. From borrowing to ...

It’s been a confusing time for people with student loans. Collections restarted, then were put on hold. At the same time, ...

If you’ve got federal student loans, there are some big changes you need to know about. Interest has started up again for millions of borrowers, and for many, the first step is figuring out where ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

If you're having trouble keeping up with student loan payments, you may have a little more breathing room to find a repayment plan that fits your budget before the Department of Education restarts ...

The Department of Education is delaying involuntary collection actions on defaulted federal student loans, giving borrowers more time to explore new repayment plans and avoid wage garnishment.

Paying for college can seem like an insurmountable feat for students and their families amid the rising cost of a university education — especially for those who can’t afford to pay out-of-pocket ...

Millions of student loan borrowers are contending with seemingly constant changes to repayment and loan forgiveness programs. But even more major disruptions to student loans are on the horizon. And ...

Having student loans when you're unemployed can be an added burden to your finances. When you’re unemployed, it’s hard enough ...

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which exempted forgiven federal student debt from taxation over recent years, expired on Dec. 31, 2025. And without a legislative extension, the student loan "tax ...