A provision that made student-loan forgiveness tax-free is expiring in 2026. It could put borrowers on the hook for thousands ...

Borrowers ages 50 to 61 have the highest average balance of any age group at $48,203, according to federal data.

Millions of borrowers who are behind can expect the government to tighten the options in 2026. Experts say take action now to ...

Millions are at risk of student loan default as collections intensify. Discover essential steps to avoid harsh consequences.

A new study suggests that distressed borrowers using a simpler bankruptcy process are succeeding — and that more people like ...

Student loan debt hits $1.65T, defaults rise, and wage garnishments loom—learn key impacts on consumer credit and how to ...

The student loan system feels increasingly unstable and that uncertainty is driving more people to look for relief.

Americans owe more than $1 trillion in student loan debt. Here are some of their stories, from Consumer Reports' special ...

The government plans to seize portions of borrowers' paychecks to the cover defaulted debts. Here's what you should do now to ...

From paused student-loan repayment plans to new debt relief limits, 2026 brought critical changes to borrowers. There's a lot ...

It’s a new year for student loans, and big changes are happening that will impact millions of borrowers across the country.

Student loan borrowers will face taxes on certain types of loan forgiveness in 2026, but state tax rules will make ...