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the explainer The restart comes as part of the Trump administration's reversal of Biden-era policies

By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published 12 May 25

Today's Big Question A 'layaway program, but reversed'

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 2 May 25

the explainer Ensure both your relationship and your finances remain intact

By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published 16 April 25

The explainer IDR can make a big difference in the affordability of federal student loan payments

By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published 4 April 25

Today's Big Question Delinquencies surge as the Trump administration upends the program

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 1 April 25

The explainer Don't just settle for the default repayment plan

By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published 28 March 25

the explainer Repaying loans on time will strengthen your credit — but paying late will hurt it

By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published 26 March 25

The Explainer There are a number of different pathways to qualification, though each requires strict criteria to be met

By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published 24 March 25

the explainer Consolidate your loans and you will have just one monthly payment to keep track of — but your interest rate may increase

By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published 17 March 25

The Explainer These loans can cover the cost of tuition, housing and textbooks — but they must eventually be repaid, plus interest

By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published 12 March 25

the explainer Four options for paying back (less of!) your federal student loans

By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published 10 March 25

The Explainer Three steps you can take to ensure your credit card or student loan debt won't become a dating dealbreaker

By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published 18 February 25