U.S. Dept. of Ed is collecting on defaulted student loans for first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. CT and other states are taking action.

Celina Damian’s phone has been ringing off the hook with one bewildered, anxious question after another: “What kind of loan is this?” “Am I in default?” “Will the government really take my wages?” ...

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States now have three primary tools to address student loan debt, Berkman-Breen said: enforcement actions to protect consumers, such as the 39-state lawsuit against servicer Navient; legal oversight ...

Consolidating federal and private loans can result in a lower interest rate or monthly payment, but be aware that you may lose benefits associated with federal loans.

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CNBC Select looked at fees, interest rates and repayment options for different credit scores to find the best debt consolidation loans.

U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) issued the statement below in response to new Department of Education guidance for individuals affected by joint consolidated student loans. This guidance follows ...

Best for specialized loans: Sallie Mae. Sallie Mae is one of the most well-known private student loan providers, and for good reason. The company offers a broad array of loan products that go ...

If you're in default on your loans, the pause gives you time to take action before your Social Security benefits are at risk. Dashia is the consumer insights editor for CNET. She specializes in ...

With 62% of student loan borrowers struggling with payments, discover strategies including income-driven plans, consolidation, and loan forgiveness options.