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2024 is shaping up to be another important year for federal student loan borrowers.

Debt consolidation may simplify your payments, but there are risks to consider.

Pawning something may not feel great, but it can only do limited damage to your life.

Some borrowers are eligible for funds that cover student loan debt.

Educational assistance programs typically allow for reimbursement of tuition and fees, as well as books, supplies, and equipment.

Student loan interest will resume on September 1, 2023, and payments will be due starting in October.

No matter how tempting it sounds to be debt-free, it could cost you a lot more in the long run.

This one-time “fix” to income-driven repayment plans is expected to provide $39 billion in loan forgiveness to 800,000 people.

The Supreme Court ruled against President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan in a 6-3 decision.

Medical debt less than a year old or under $500 should no longer appear on your credit report.

Sometimes feeding yourself and your family is a challenge, but if you use a buy-now, pay-later service, things will only get worse.

Whatever happens to Biden's plan in the courts, repayment is likely to start this summer.

Funerals are expensive—unless you have a religious or emotional reason to pay for one, here are some cheaper alternatives.

Here’s what to do if you suddenly realize you can’t really afford your new house.

The administration will extend the payment pause while its forgiveness plan is blocked in the courts.

Despite the program's legal challenges, millions of borrowers hold on to hope for debt relief.

A P2P loan might be the right alternative when a traditional bank or credit union isn’t an option.

Here's what will happen to your loan balance—and your monthly payments—after applying for Biden's debt relief plan.

ARMs are on the rise again—and you should be wary of them.

The Department of Education has launched a beta test for Biden's sweeping debt-relief plan.