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Student loans
For Illinois students, the promises of for-profit colleges often ring hollow
Jul 23, 2024
For-profit colleges sell a promise of success to marginalized groups, but often haven't delivered. Now, they may have to pay for it.
Americans added more than $11 billion of consumer debt in May
Jul 9, 2024
The amount includes money owed on things like credit cards, auto loans and student loans. Delinquencies are also rising.
Have student loans? Want forgiveness? An important deadline is coming up.
Apr 26, 2024
Certain federal loan holders must consolidate by April 30 to qualify through Income-Driven Repayment and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Biden cancels $5.8 billion in student debt for public service workers
Mar 22, 2024
The federal government is trying to make sure eligible borrowers are able to get credit for payments made under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
If your student loans were forgiven last year, what does that mean for your tax bill?
Feb 15, 2024
Due to a temporary change in the law, student loan forgiveness is not considered federally taxable income. State tax laws vary, though.
As student loan payments resume, private sector sees an opportunity
Oct 9, 2023
According to PitchBook, there’s been nearly $1.2 billion invested in student loan management startups in the past year.
As student loan payments restart, borrowers feel the pinch. The economy might too.
by
Henry Epp
Oct 2, 2023
Obligations resuming after three years could be a rude awakening for some. But by itself, it's not likely to start a recession, experts say.
For public good, not for profit.
Which student loan relief plan makes the most sense for you?
by
Janet Nguyen
Sep 20, 2023
There are still options for borrowers, despite the defeat of Biden’s cancellation plan. The new SAVE repayment plan is one of them.
More than 800,000 people are getting student loans forgiven
Sep 5, 2023
It's part of a one-time fix by the Biden administration to the income-driven repayment program for federal student loans.
Pay off student loans, or save for retirement? Both.
Jul 28, 2023
A new law set to go into effect next year would allow you to double your money when you pay student loans.