Why borrowers default: Borrowers of all types of loans frequently default when they experience financial hardship, like a health issue or job loss. But student loans are a special case: Borrowers ...

Time for your annual check-up. Not the medical kind—this one focuses on your digital exposure. It's a check we all should do ...

There is a very real "new computer smell" that every tech fan knows by heart. The spotless desktop, the instant app launches, the empty recycle bin that feels like a fresh notebook on the first day of ...

Millions of borrowers are set to have their tax refunds seized by the government due to outstanding defaulted federal student ...

Federal student loan borrowers in default could soon see their wages garnished or Social Security checks withheld after Jan.

Student loan borrowers are about to see some of the practical changes the Trump administration is making to the system that ...

The first change applies to students attending less than full time. Until now, part-time students have had the same loan maximums as full-time students. Starting in the 2026-27 academic year, though, ...

Millions of borrowers who are behind can expect the government to tighten repayment options this year. Experts say take action now to get help.

Wage garnishment will begin just as enhanced subsidies for ACA health insurance expire. People who are in default on their ...

The best thing to do when wages are being garnished is to try to lower your expenses and possibly explore consolidation ...

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