Biden administration considering another student loan payment pause extension
President Biden is still considering canceling student loans or extending the forbearance period, a White House spokesperson said on a recent podcast episode.
US inflation soared 7.9% in past year, a fresh 40-year high
Propelled by surging costs for gas, food and housing, consumer inflation jumped 7.9% over the past year, the sharpest spike since 1982 and likely only a harbinger of even higher prices to come.
This is the average student loan debt in every state
New data from The Institute for College Access & Success shows where the class of 2020 has the highest student loan debt balances.
10-year fixed rate student loans slide after three week upward trend
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Personal loan rates fall: 3-year rates continue downward trend
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Survey: 93% of student loan borrowers aren't ready to restart payments in May
Student loan payments resume in May, but a new survey suggests that the vast majority of borrowers aren't financially prepared.
Personal loan rates edge up again, but still lower than 2021 levels
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
CFPB accuses student loan servicers of making ‘deceptive statements to borrowers’ on PSLF, steps up scrutiny
The CFPB said will step up scrutiny of student loan servicers amid accusations that borrowers are being given the wrong information about public service loan forgiveness.
NJ property tax relief to expand including renters under new Murphy plan
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced more homeowners and renters would receive property tax relief under his new proposal.
Private student loan rates tick up: Still well below January highs
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Car insurance rates 'aren't skyrocketing' despite 4% annual inflation: report
Record-high price inflation has resulted in car insurance rate increases over the past year, but average rates are actually about the same as they were before the pandemic.
Venmo Text Scam: Good Samaritan has over $4K stolen by man using mobile payment app: report
A North Carolina man says he was scammed out of thousands of dollars by a stranger who used a mobile payment app after borrowing his cell phone to make what he thought was an emergency phone call.
Personal loans may help you pay off $10K worth of credit card debt 10 years faster: Here's how
Consolidating your credit card debt into a personal loan at a lower rate can help you get out of debt years faster and save extra money on interest charges.
Federal student loan payments restart in 2 months: How borrowers can prepare
Student loan borrowers will be expected to resume payments in May after two years of federal forbearance. Here's what to know.
Many families lack confidence in funding college education: Sallie Mae survey
A new survey said that while college-bound students say higher education is important, they are unsure how to pay for it.
These 2.4M borrowers may not get student loan forgiveness
Americans with private student debt wouldn't meet the eligibility requirements for widespread federal loan forgiveness that's proposed by prominent Democrats.
Student loan forgiveness programs: Which one is best for you?
Student loan forgiveness programs can cancel all or part of your federal student loans. Learn how they work and if you’re eligible.
Should you get a wedding loan to pay for your big day?
Wedding loans provide a lump sum to pay for goods and services on your big day. Here’s a look at what they offer and how to shop for the right loan.
7 tips on how to pay for college
Wondering how to pay for college? Consider these ways to cover college costs and reduce education expenses.
Biden administration cancels another $415M in student loan debt: Do you qualify?
Nearly 16,000 borrowers will receive $415 million in student loan cancellation after the Education Department approved a round of borrower defense claims on Feb. 16.