There are two main student loan categories: federal student loans issued by the U.S. Department of Education and private student loans. Both differ in interest rates, eligibility requirements, loan modification […]
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Back to news homeWorkers’ Financial Stress Is Rising. Can Corporate Programs Help?
“Now most wellness programs offer solutions beyond guidance and investment advice,” said Alison Borland, an executive vice president with Alight Solutions. “They can help employees answer the questions: How is […]
The Young Fall for Scams More Than Seniors Do. Time for a Warning.
If you’re a digital native and consider yourself immune to all scams, the thieves have you right where they want you.For years now, the Better Business Bureau’s survey research has […]
Federal PLUS College Loans Can Trap Parents in Debt
“Things really spiral out of control for borrowers who face repeated economic or financial ups and downs, especially when they have high-interest loans like PLUS loans,” Mr. Looney said. Join […]
A Novel Way to Finance School May Penalize Students from HBCU’s, Study Finds
The typical student who borrows to attend college leaves with more than $30,000 in debt. Many struggle to keep up with their payments, and America’s ballooning tab for student loans […]
Student Loan Forgiveness Program Made Decisions in 12 Minutes, Documents Say
Former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos made no secret of her disdain for a program intended to forgive the federal student loans of borrowers who were ripped off by schools that […]
For Millions Deep in Student Loan Debt, Bankruptcy Is No Easy Fix
With two mortgages, three children and $83,000 in student loan debt, the financial strain finally became too much for George A. Johnson and Melanie Raney-Johnson. New bills kept piling up: […]