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#student-loans

4 days ago

Bootstrapping

A boomer who can't afford to retire is facing a big money dilemma: Start paying a $1,414 student-loan bill or lose part of his paycheck

fromBuzzFeed

fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

US politics

The Internet Is Verrry Upset With The Trump Administration's Latest Student Loan Move

Non-profit organizations

Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Who and What Is at Risk? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

What Happens to Student Loans if the Education Dept. Closes?

Trump's executive order aims to shut down the Education Department, transferring education governance to states but keeping student loan oversight.

5 years of student-debt relief for millions of borrowers is suddenly over

Trump administration restarts collections on defaulted student loans after five-year pause.

Millions of student-loan borrowers could start losing Social Security benefits and tax refunds in 2 weeks if they don't pay up

Trump administration resumes collections on defaulted student loans after a five-year hiatus, beginning May 5.

Bootstrapping

4 days ago

A boomer who can't afford to retire is facing a big money dilemma: Start paying a $1,414 student-loan bill or lose part of his paycheck

Trump's restart of student loan collections is creating financial strain for borrowers like James Southern, who faces a difficult repayment situation.

fromBuzzFeed

fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The Internet Is Verrry Upset With The Trump Administration's Latest Student Loan Move

The Department of Education will begin referring defaulted student loans to collections, allowing wage garnishment and tax refund withholding.

Non-profit organizations

Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Who and What Is at Risk? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The Trump administration's executive order undermines the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program by introducing ideological criteria for nonprofit work eligibility.

What Happens to Student Loans if the Education Dept. Closes?

Trump's executive order aims to shut down the Education Department, transferring education governance to states but keeping student loan oversight.

more#trump-administration

5 years of student-debt relief for millions of borrowers is suddenly over

Trump administration restarts collections on defaulted student loans after five-year pause.

#california

18% of California student loans are delinquent

Californians have a relatively low student loan delinquency rate compared to the national average.

18% of California student loans are delinquent

Californians are better at paying student loans than the national average, with an 18% delinquency rate.

fromThe Mercury News

California

Californians are late paying 18% of their student loans

18% of California student loans are delinquent

Californians have a relatively low student loan delinquency rate compared to the national average.

18% of California student loans are delinquent

Californians are better at paying student loans than the national average, with an 18% delinquency rate.

fromThe Mercury News

California

Californians are late paying 18% of their student loans

US news

Advice for navigating a volatile economy

NYC parents

Student-loan debt followed them into retirement. Now it threatens their Social Security checks.

US news

Advice for navigating a volatile economy

NYC parents

Student-loan debt followed them into retirement. Now it threatens their Social Security checks.

more#financial-strain

#education-department

fromBoston.com

Are you in default on your student loans? We want to hear from you.

Collections on defaulted student loans have resumed after a five-year pause as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Non-profit organizations

Confused about your student loan status? Here's help

NYC parents

Debt collectors are going to start hounding student loan borrowers again after OK from Trump's DOE

NYC parents

A move that would've surged married student-loan borrowers' payments was a mistake, Trump's admin says

fromBoston.com

Are you in default on your student loans? We want to hear from you.

Collections on defaulted student loans have resumed after a five-year pause as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Non-profit organizations

Confused about your student loan status? Here's help

NYC parents

Debt collectors are going to start hounding student loan borrowers again after OK from Trump's DOE

more#education-department

NYC parents

A move that would've surged married student-loan borrowers' payments was a mistake, Trump's admin says

#higher-education

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Student loan claims probed after TikTok videos spur fake applications

There are serious allegations of fraud within UK student loans related to university enrollment.

Investigations are ongoing regarding organized recruitment of individuals for fraudulent student loan claims.

Opinion | College Is More Affordable Than Many Parents Think

College affordability discussions are often overlooked, leading to confusion and discouragement for families, particularly those from working and middle-class backgrounds.

Trump administration restarts involuntary collections on student loan debt

The Department of Education resumed student loan collections, impacting 5.3 million borrowers and emphasizing colleges' responsibilities in the student loan system.

Trump's crackdown on colleges is a good start - but more is needed to fix higher ed

Higher education financing in the U.S. is broken, benefiting colleges at the expense of students and taxpayers.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Assessing What Reconciliation Means for Higher Ed

House Republicans' spending cuts could severely impact higher education accessibility, especially for low-income students.

The Era of Student Loan Forgiveness Is Officially Over

Student loan payment pauses and forbearance are ending, impacting millions of borrowers across the country.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Student loan claims probed after TikTok videos spur fake applications

There are serious allegations of fraud within UK student loans related to university enrollment.

Investigations are ongoing regarding organized recruitment of individuals for fraudulent student loan claims.

Opinion | College Is More Affordable Than Many Parents Think

College affordability discussions are often overlooked, leading to confusion and discouragement for families, particularly those from working and middle-class backgrounds.

Trump administration restarts involuntary collections on student loan debt

The Department of Education resumed student loan collections, impacting 5.3 million borrowers and emphasizing colleges' responsibilities in the student loan system.

Trump's crackdown on colleges is a good start - but more is needed to fix higher ed

Higher education financing in the U.S. is broken, benefiting colleges at the expense of students and taxpayers.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Assessing What Reconciliation Means for Higher Ed

House Republicans' spending cuts could severely impact higher education accessibility, especially for low-income students.

The Era of Student Loan Forgiveness Is Officially Over

Student loan payment pauses and forbearance are ending, impacting millions of borrowers across the country.

more#higher-education

What to know as the government begins collections on defaulted student debt

Resumption of student loan collections raises concerns for borrowers after five years of suspension.

SF LGBT

fromAdvocate.com

Federal student loan restrictions will disproportionately impact LGBTQ+ adults

LGBTQ+ individuals face heightened economic insecurity and student loan burdens, exacerbated by potential changes under Trump's administration.

Ending the student-loan scam is crucial to fixing higher education

The Trump administration resumes collections on federal student loans after a pandemic pause, shifting focus on accountability for colleges.

fromtime.com

Defaulted Student Loan Payments Will Restart Soon. Here's What to Know

The collection of defaulted student loans will resume on May 5, following a pandemic pause.

Approximately 10 million borrowers may default again under the new Administration's policies.

fromLos Angeles Times

Federal student loan collections restart. Here's what you need to know

Federal student loan collections resume on May 5, targeting over 5 million borrowers in default.

Non-profit organizations

6 things borrowers should know about federal student loans right now

The federal student loan system is currently chaotic and affecting millions of borrowers.

Significant numbers of borrowers risk default as the repayment system resumes.

US news

What to know as the government begins collections on defaulted student debt

Resumption of student loan collections raises concerns for borrowers after five years of suspension.

SF LGBT

fromAdvocate.com

Federal student loan restrictions will disproportionately impact LGBTQ+ adults

LGBTQ+ individuals face heightened economic insecurity and student loan burdens, exacerbated by potential changes under Trump's administration.

Ending the student-loan scam is crucial to fixing higher education

The Trump administration resumes collections on federal student loans after a pandemic pause, shifting focus on accountability for colleges.

fromtime.com

Defaulted Student Loan Payments Will Restart Soon. Here's What to Know

The collection of defaulted student loans will resume on May 5, following a pandemic pause.

Approximately 10 million borrowers may default again under the new Administration's policies.

fromLos Angeles Times

Federal student loan collections restart. Here's what you need to know

Federal student loan collections resume on May 5, targeting over 5 million borrowers in default.

Non-profit organizations

6 things borrowers should know about federal student loans right now

The federal student loan system is currently chaotic and affecting millions of borrowers.

Significant numbers of borrowers risk default as the repayment system resumes.

more#education-policy

3 ways student-loan borrowers in default can avoid wage, Social Security garnishment: rehabilitation, consolidation, bankruptcy

This summer, millions of defaulted student-loan borrowers could face wage and federal benefits garnishment, but options exist to avoid those consequences.

Bootstrapping

#older-americans

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Retirement

Older people in crosshairs as government restarts Social Security garnishment on student loans

Retirement

'I'll never get out of this hole': Older Americans brace as DOE begins Social Security garnishments

Retirement

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Older people in crosshairs as government restarts Social Security garnishment on student loans

Older Americans face student loan garnishments affecting their Social Security as collections resume after pandemic pauses.

Retirement

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

'I'll never get out of this hole': Older Americans brace as DOE begins Social Security garnishments

Older Americans face serious financial issues due to renewed student loan collections, risking garnishment of Social Security benefits.

Millions of student-loan borrowers are about to be thrown into collections. Some say they're already 'barely scraping by.'

Despite pursuing business education, James Southern faces insurmountable student debt without adequate job opportunities.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

SF politics

McMahon Accuses Sen. Warren of "Fearmongering"

NYC parents

AFT Sues Trump for Blocking Access to Loan Repayment Plans

fromSlate Magazine

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

US politics

So What Exactly Is Going On With Student Loans?

Non-profit organizations

Education Department Plans to Review Rules for PSLF, IDR

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Millions of student-loan borrowers are about to be thrown into collections. Some say they're already 'barely scraping by.'

Despite pursuing business education, James Southern faces insurmountable student debt without adequate job opportunities.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

SF politics

McMahon Accuses Sen. Warren of "Fearmongering"

NYC parents

AFT Sues Trump for Blocking Access to Loan Repayment Plans

fromSlate Magazine

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

US politics

So What Exactly Is Going On With Student Loans?

Non-profit organizations

Education Department Plans to Review Rules for PSLF, IDR

more#education

#delinquency

Privacy professionals

Here's why the average US credit score is falling

The increase in federal student loan delinquencies has pushed the average U.S. credit score down to 715, highlighting impacts from previous loan payment pauses.

NYC parents

The number of student-loan borrowers falling behind on payments surged this year - and they're at greater risk under Trump's collections restart

Privacy professionals

Here's why the average US credit score is falling

The increase in federal student loan delinquencies has pushed the average U.S. credit score down to 715, highlighting impacts from previous loan payment pauses.

NYC parents

The number of student-loan borrowers falling behind on payments surged this year - and they're at greater risk under Trump's collections restart

The future of student loan repayment, explained

Republican-led overhaul of the federal student loan program proposes new repayment options that affect millions of borrowers.

Student Debt Collections Restart on May 5. Here's What to Know.

Federal student loan collections are restarting after a five-year break, impacting millions in default.

Biden administration's repayment plan is frozen, affecting many borrowers' financial future.

Are the feds about to start hounding you over your student loans?

The U.S. Department of Education is resuming collections on defaulted student loans, potentially affecting millions before the year's end.

Student Debt Collections Restart on May 5. Here's What to Know.

Federal student loan collections are restarting after a five-year break, impacting millions in default.

Biden administration's repayment plan is frozen, affecting many borrowers' financial future.

Are the feds about to start hounding you over your student loans?

The U.S. Department of Education is resuming collections on defaulted student loans, potentially affecting millions before the year's end.

more#loan-collections

What to Know About Involuntary Collections' If You're a Student Loan Borrower

Student debt collections will resume on May 5, marking the return of penalties for missed loan payments after a five-year pause.

fromwww.bxtimes.com

NYC parents

Getting dizzy just thinking about it': Bronx borrowers scramble as student loan collections return Bronx Times

fromNewsday

NYC parents

What should Long Islanders know as student loan debt collection is set to resume in May

NYC parents

Trump Administration to resume collections on student loan borrowers in default

fromtime.com

What to Know About Involuntary Collections' If You're a Student Loan Borrower

Student debt collections will resume on May 5, marking the return of penalties for missed loan payments after a five-year pause.

fromwww.bxtimes.com

NYC parents

Getting dizzy just thinking about it': Bronx borrowers scramble as student loan collections return Bronx Times

fromNewsday

NYC parents

What should Long Islanders know as student loan debt collection is set to resume in May

NYC parents

Trump Administration to resume collections on student loan borrowers in default

How Forgiving Student Loan Debt May Actually Solve the Housing Crisis

The rising median age of first-time homebuyers is linked to student debt burdens and inflated housing costs.

Student loan forgiveness could rejuvenate the housing market by enabling more potential buyers.

NYC real estate

fromSFGATE

Protect Your Credit: How the End of Student Loan Relief Could Hurt Homebuyers-and What To Do About It

Student loan repayment resumes, negatively affecting aspiring homeowners with debt amidst inflation and potential recession.

LA real estate

fromSFGATE

How Forgiving Student Loan Debt May Actually Solve the Housing Crisis

The rising median age of first-time homebuyers is linked to student debt burdens and inflated housing costs.

Student loan forgiveness could rejuvenate the housing market by enabling more potential buyers.

NYC real estate

fromSFGATE

Protect Your Credit: How the End of Student Loan Relief Could Hurt Homebuyers-and What To Do About It

Student loan repayment resumes, negatively affecting aspiring homeowners with debt amidst inflation and potential recession.

Education Department Restarting Loan Collections for First Time Since 2020

The U.S. Department of Education is restarting student loan collections, including wage garnishments, affecting millions of borrowers facing financial hardship.

Millions of Student Loan Borrowers Are Behind on Payments

The federal government has resumed reporting student loan delinquencies, significantly impacting borrowers' credit scores and risking economic slowdown.

fromwww.housingwire.com

NYC real estate

The return of student loan payments could delay mortgage dreams

fromBrooklyn Eagle

NYC parents

Sen. Gillibrand demands answers from Education Dept. on its plans to garnish borrowers' wages

fromTruthout

Education Department Restarting Loan Collections for First Time Since 2020

The U.S. Department of Education is restarting student loan collections, including wage garnishments, affecting millions of borrowers facing financial hardship.

Millions of Student Loan Borrowers Are Behind on Payments

The federal government has resumed reporting student loan delinquencies, significantly impacting borrowers' credit scores and risking economic slowdown.

fromwww.housingwire.com

NYC real estate

The return of student loan payments could delay mortgage dreams

fromBrooklyn Eagle

NYC parents

Sen. Gillibrand demands answers from Education Dept. on its plans to garnish borrowers' wages

Are you expected to start repaying your defaulted student loans? NPR wants to know

Federal student loan repayments resume on May 5 after a five-year pause, impacting millions. Borrowers may face harsh consequences including wage garnishment.

fromNew York Magazine

NYC parents

Trump Admin Gets Aggressive on Student-Debt Collection

US news

Are you expected to start repaying your defaulted student loans? NPR wants to know

Federal student loan repayments resume on May 5 after a five-year pause, impacting millions. Borrowers may face harsh consequences including wage garnishment.

fromNew York Magazine

NYC parents

Trump Admin Gets Aggressive on Student-Debt Collection

Mayor Adams announces plan to help wipe out student loan debt for NYC employees

NYC launches initiative to aid city employees with student loan forgiveness programs.

Over 100,000 city employees may benefit from new debt relief plan.

fromDefector

SF politics

An Interview With A Fired Science For Development Fellow At USAID | Defector

fromsilive

Mayor Adams announces plan to help wipe out student loan debt for NYC employees

NYC launches initiative to aid city employees with student loan forgiveness programs.

Over 100,000 city employees may benefit from new debt relief plan.

fromDefector

SF politics

An Interview With A Fired Science For Development Fellow At USAID | Defector

Your Student Loan Questions

The federal student loan payment freeze has officially ended after five years of relief for over 40 million borrowers.

How To Guide Your Kid Through The Financial Minefield Of Paying For College

Discuss college funding openly and honestly with your teen to empower their financial understanding.

Retirement

Am I Making a Mistake Paying $700 a Month on My Student Loans Instead of Investing for Retirement?

Cryptocurrency

Should I Pay Off My $23,000 Student Loans or Invest Instead?

Higher education

My kids began thinking about student loans in high school. I'm proud of their decisions to try to avoid crippling debt.

Parenting

fromScary Mommy

How To Guide Your Kid Through The Financial Minefield Of Paying For College

Discuss college funding openly and honestly with your teen to empower their financial understanding.

Retirement

Am I Making a Mistake Paying $700 a Month on My Student Loans Instead of Investing for Retirement?

Cryptocurrency

Should I Pay Off My $23,000 Student Loans or Invest Instead?

Higher education

My kids began thinking about student loans in high school. I'm proud of their decisions to try to avoid crippling debt.

more#financial-planning

Republicans plan to overhaul the federal student loan system. Here's what to know

Republicans propose major changes to the federal student loan system while aiming to cut $330 billion in federal spending.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Trump's Education Secretary Tells Trump She's Dismantling Her Own Department: Working to Fire Myself!'

Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon humorously claimed to be working to fire herself by reducing the agency's staff and bureaucracy.

US politics

GOP lawmakers unveil plan to overhaul student loan system, forcing schools to foot the bill for defaulted accounts

US politics

The new GOP plan for student-loan borrowers: longer repayment periods and fewer options for debt relief

Republicans plan to overhaul the federal student loan system. Here's what to know

Republicans propose major changes to the federal student loan system while aiming to cut $330 billion in federal spending.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Trump's Education Secretary Tells Trump She's Dismantling Her Own Department: Working to Fire Myself!'

Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon humorously claimed to be working to fire herself by reducing the agency's staff and bureaucracy.

US politics

GOP lawmakers unveil plan to overhaul student loan system, forcing schools to foot the bill for defaulted accounts

US politics

The new GOP plan for student-loan borrowers: longer repayment periods and fewer options for debt relief

more#education-reform

NYC politics

Exclusive | Jessica Ramos wants to oversee NYC's $112 billion budget - but defaults on $80K in student loans

Jessica Ramos struggles with $80,000 in student loan debt, raising questions about her ability to manage the city's budget.

fromZDNET

Bilt's credit card now lets you pay your student loans with points

"By enabling members to redeem Bilt Points toward student loan payments, we're addressing a critical financial need while continuing to differentiate our program as offering the most valuable and flexible points currency in the industry."

NYC startup

#personal-finance

fromHackernoon

1 year ago

Artificial intelligence

The Future of Private Student Loans in the Age of AI | HackerNoon

Retirement

Should I pay off my low-interest student loan before buying a home?

Artificial intelligence

fromHackernoon

1 year ago

The Future of Private Student Loans in the Age of AI | HackerNoon

AI is transforming the private student loan market by enhancing risk assessment and expanding lending accessibility, especially for underserved borrowers.

Retirement

Should I pay off my low-interest student loan before buying a home?

more#personal-finance

Privacy professionals

A new internal memo from the CFPB says it will 'deprioritize' its student-loan oversight in Trump's latest move to overhaul the consumer watchdog

CFPB will deprioritize student loans and medical debt supervision to focus on consumer harm mitigation.

The Trump economy has Americans rethinking everything from babies to businesses

I feel like I just got done building a life out here... I was actually trying to own a home.

NYC parents

NYC startup

fromTechCrunch

Javice found guilty of defrauding JPMorgan in $175M startup purchase | TechCrunch

Charlie Javice was found guilty of defrauding JP Morgan by inflating her startup Frank's customer numbers.

fromwww.bbc.com

Experts to investigate student loan fraud claims

Fraudulent student loan claims are being investigated, focusing on organized intake of applicants with no intention to study.

fromwww.housingwire.com