student loans
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Student loan wage garnishment: how it works and how you can stop it
The Explainer Your loan servicer may seize your wages if you fail to make payments on your student debt
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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How to decide on the right student loan repayment plan
The explainer President-elect Donald Trump seems unlikely to approve more student loan forgiveness, so you may want to consider other options
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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PAYE vs. ICR: how these income-driven plans work for student loans
The Explainer As of December 2024, borrowers can once again enroll in Paye as You Earn (PAYE) and Income-Contingent Repayment (ICR)
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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The pros and cons of student loan forgiveness
The Explainer Examining some of the key arguments on either side of this contentious debate
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Last updated
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The scandal surrounding the country's largest Christian college
Under the Radar Grand Canyon University has been fined $37.7 million for allegedly misleading its students
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Last updated
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What to know ahead of the next FAFSA rollout
The Explainer The FAFSA application process is no longer running the way it did before last year's big shakeup
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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When does it make sense to refinance your student loans?
The Explainer Refinancing involves moving your existing student loans into one new loan, which can streamline how many different payments you are juggling each month.
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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4 ways to cover college without taking on debt
The Explainer Federal loans are not your only option when it comes to paying for school
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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What financial moves should college grads prioritize?
The Explainer The real world means rent, groceries and student loan payments
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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How to get lower interest rates on student loans
The Explainer Federal student loan interest rates are set to reach record heights for the 2024-25 school year
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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'For employers and their workers, welcome to a minefield'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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Biden pitches student loan forgiveness for millions
Speed Read The latest relief plan would benefit nearly 30 million borrowers
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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What happens next if you receive student loan forgiveness?
the explainer Four things to be on the lookout for
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Even more student loan changes are coming in 2024. Here's what to look out for.
The Explainer The SAVE plan will slash payments for millions, but missed payments will now have consequences
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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