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As student loan default rate spikes, some borrowers face ‘grave consequences,' New York Fed says
Millions of borrowers who are late on their student loan payments now face “grave consequences” as collection activity ...
When Do I Need to Apply for Private Student Loans?
Congratulations! You've received your college acceptance letters and committed to your top-choice school. But even after submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and receiving ...
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Federal Student Loan Interest Rates Set To Drop Slightly For 2025-2026
The new interest rates on federal student loans for 2025-26 school year are set to fall slightly. The interest rates on ...
2025 Student Loan Interest Rates Stay Painfully High; Borrowers Get No Relief
Student loan interest rates for 2025 remain painfully high, adding pressure for borrowers already facing rising college costs ...
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Student Loans to Get (Slightly) Cheaper Next Year
This is the first time since the summer of 2020 that interest rates on federal student loans have decreased — a ripple effect ...
Should you knock out student loans before investing for retirement? Here's how to decide.
Paying off your student loans doesn't have to come at the cost of saving for retirement or building an emergency fund.
Student Loans Will Get (Slightly) Cheaper Next Year Thanks to Lower Interest Rates
Undergraduate student loans will carry an interest rate of 6.39%, down from 6.53% this year. Graduate direct loans will drop to 7.94% from 8.08%. And PLUS loans for graduate students and parents of ...