Key Takeaways An exemption that made student loan forgiveness tax-free ends in 2025.That means borrowers who complete the requirements for forgiveness in 2026 should prepare for a higher tax ...

Some borrowers who qualify for student loan forgiveness must act within the next two weeks or they could face substantial ...

The success rate for student loan borrowers in bankruptcy has "jumped" to 87%, a study finds. But many people still don't pursue the option.

Lenders typically factor your student loan payments into your debt-to-income (DTI) ratio to ensure that you’ll be able to repay a mortgage and your academic debt at the same time. Guidelines for ...

Hundreds of thousands of student loan borrowers are still stuck in limbo as the Trump Administration struggles to process ...

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

If you have student loans, you've likely noticed just how much the rules around forgiveness have changed lately. From the restart of previously paused payments to sweeping overhauls of repayment plans ...

On April 8, the Biden administration announced its plans to introduce new student debt relief for 30 million student borrowers. Although the president outlined his plans for the new program, it hasn’t ...

Private student loans are provided by banks, credit unions or state-based organizations, with terms and conditions set by the lenders. Private loans generally have higher interest rates, less flexible ...

Employers have been reluctant to implement the IRS's guidance because they are concerned about additional complexities. The IRS issued guidance on how companies can use 401(k) matching to match an ...

Strong credit and stable income can help you qualify for the best rates on private student loans Written By Written by Staff Loan Writer, Buy Side Bob Haegele is a staff loan writer at Buy Side ...