Student loan borrowers who enlist a cosigner can save thousands on their college debt, data shows

Adding a creditworthy cosigner to your private student loans can help you lock in a lower interest rate and save money on your college debt over time. Keep reading to learn more about what you should look for in a student loan cosigner.

Walgreens increases starting wage for hourly workers to $15

Walgreens announced on Aug. 31 that it will begin increasing the starting wage for hourly team members to $15 beginning in October.

Biden administration has forgiven $8.7B in student loan debt so far, do you qualify?

Nearly 450,000 borrowers have qualified for student loan debt relief under the Biden administration. See if you qualify for a student loan discharge and learn about your alternatives to debt forgiveness.

How to pay off $100k in student loans

It is possible to pay off six figures in student loan debt, but you’ll need to take a strategic and determined approach.

10-year fixed student loan refinance rates hold steady

The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.

US unemployment claims rise by 4,000 to 353,000

U.S. unemployment claims rose for the first time in five weeks even though the economy and job market have been recovering from the pandemic.

Most rental assistance has still not gone out, feds report

The latest data shows that the pace of distribution increased in July over June and that nearly a million households have been helped.

47K veterans and active-duty troops will automatically receive student loan relief — do you qualify?

Select student loan borrowers who served in the military will have their federal student loan interest retroactively waived, according to the Education Department. See what else veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for, including permanent disability discharges, the suspension of loan payments and other COVID-19 emergency relief measures.

How to pay off student loans in 5 years: A step-by-step guide

If you want to pay off your student loans in five years, consider boosting your income, cutting unnecessary expenses and refinancing your loans.

Having a college degree can double your earning potential, but only if you do this

A college degree can pay off in the form of higher earning potential, but the total cost of attendance causes many students to take out debt. See a few ways to borrow undergraduate student loans without eating into your income.

Biden administration cancels another $5.8B in student loan debt: Here's who qualifies

More than 323,000 federal student loan borrowers with a total and permanent disability (TPD) will have their college debt automatically discharged by the end of the year. Read on to see who qualifies, and what you should do with your debt if you're not eligible for a TPD discharge.