News

Student loan debt collection restarts: How to avoid garnished wages, tax refund seizures
Those who haven't paid on their debt for nine months or more now face the harsh realities of debt collection. Here's what to ...
GBH1h
Millions are behind on student debt. Pressley wants to stop wage garnishment for those in default.
The Massachusetts congresswoman said cutting people’s wages to pay back student loans is “cruel” — especially at a time of ...
Education Department's Oversight Team Cuts: What It Means for Borrowers
On March 11, the United States Department of Education announced it was cutting nearly half its workforce, including staff ...
What should student loan borrowers expect if they're in default?
The U.S. Education Department recently began collecting student loans in default, after a five-year pause. Nate Davis joined ...
Student loan borrowers in default could see up to 15% of Social Security benefits garnished
Social Security beneficiaries are at risk of receiving a smaller benefit if they’ve fallen behind on their student loans.
How Trump's Proposed Changes to PSLF Could Affect Your Loan Forgiveness
Fact checked by Betsy Petrick The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program is a form of student loan relief. An ...
Debt shifts: Credit cards, auto loans cool while student loans heat up
Americans eased up on credit card and car debt to start the year, but new data shows student loan delinquencies surged.