While student loan borrowers in default are subject to wage garnishment, they are temporarily protected in the 2026 tax season. Here's why

Millions of Americans with federal student loans may need to adjust their repayment strategy. That is because the income-driven repayment plan, SAVE, is ending following a court settlement. The repayment plan launched in early 2024,

If you’re having trouble keeping up with student loan payments, you may have a little more breathing room to find a repayment plan that fits your budget before the Department of Education restarts collection actions.

Some types of student loan forgiveness will be taxed again after five years of being tax-free. The change will impact borrowers in income-driven repayment plans who have their debts canceled as a result of making a certain number of qualifying monthly payments.

The change is expected to result in sharply higher payments for many borrowers.

Colleges are facing mounting pressure from multiple directions: federal policy, financial strain, and shifting student behavior. This week’s developments show how those forces are starting to collide,

Student loan refinancing with lenders like College Ave and SoFi might save you money, but you’ll sacrifice federal borrower protections

Grad PLUS loans will no longer be an option for new borrowers after July 1, 2026. Historically, the Grad PLUS loan allowed graduate students to borrow up to the full cost of atten