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

The Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt runs a free, confidential helpline for borrowers and prospective borrowers. Wisconsin Watch spoke to Executive Director Carole Trone about wage garnishment, ...

Beginning July 1, 2026, new federal rules will reshape how student loans are repaid, and experts say borrowers should start preparing now to avoid surprises.

Trump gave defaulted student-loan borrowers a major break on wage garnishment and tax refund seizure. Still, thousands are ...

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.

The U.S. Department of Education has extended the pandemic-era pause on collection efforts of defaulted student loan borrowers once more.

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It's easy to blame borrowers. But are we ensuring students and families actually have the information they need to make ...

Quick Read Shane’s parents promised to pay $120,000 in student loans 17 years ago but $80,000 remains. Ramsey diagnosed the ...

Confused about student loan refinancing? Get a simple explanation of how it works and whether it can actually help you pay ...

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