Millions of Americans are entering 2026 under mounting financial pressure, with credit card balances at record levels and interest rates still hovering near multi-decade highs. According to Federal ...

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The Fresh Start Program can move your loans out of default and help you qualify for forgiveness options -- but you have to apply by Sep. 30. Rebecca Safier Contributor Rebecca Safier is a personal ...

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Student debt relief requires multiple steps. Borrowers need to learn about different types of federal programs, available consolidation options, and private loan repayment methods to create their ...

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Some forms of student loan forgiveness are taxable. If you aren't prepared, the taxes on student loan forgiveness can be ...

There are new rules for the U.S. Department of Education's income-driven repayment plans, or IDRs. Those changes can impact when and if a student loan borrower is eligible for debt cancellation. "We ...

Trump officials reported that 553,966 borrowers' requests for an income-driven repayment plan were still pending as of the end of March. Another 89,720 borrowers remain in line for Public Service Loan ...

The new federal student loan rules have taken effect. Learn what changed, how repayment works, borrowing limits, private loan risks, and what borrowers should do now.