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If you are thinking about refinancing your student loans in 2025, you're not alone. With interest rates fluctuating and a 2.5 ...
Federal student loans should come with slightly lower interest rates in the 2025-2026 academic year. Here’s what to know.
Jana Heartwood owes more than $40,000 in student loan debt. She says when payments resumed last year, she was not notified and is now struggling to get answers from her loan servicer.
For the first time in five years, the federal government on Monday restarted collections on overdue student loan payments — a process that could impact millions of borrowers across the country and in ...
When in doubt, use a student loan calculator to compare your current loan with any new loans you’re considering. If you decide to refinance your student loans, the next step is to compile a ...
A new proposal from Republican lawmakers would eliminate the popular SAVE repayment plan, which helped lower costs for millions.
Rebecca is a freelance contributor to Newsweek’s personal finance team. A certified student loan counselor, she has written extensively on student loan debt and higher education. Rebecca has ...
If you have a qualifying circumstance, such as unemployment or a major illness, you can defer student loan payments. Deferment means you are stopping student loan payments temporarily.