Student Loan Borrowers Could See Higher Payments

Student Loan Borrowers Could See Higher Payments After Judge's Ruling
A recent ruling from an appeals court will likely affectively end the implementation of the Saving for a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan.
My Monthly Student Loan Payment Could Jump From $0 to $488. Here's How I'm Preparing
Before the payment pause in 2020, my student loan payments were about $40 per month under the now-defunct Repaye income-driven repayment plan. I moved onto the Saving on a Valuabl
Yes, you still have to pay your student loans if the Department of Education is eliminated, legal expert says—what borrowers should know
The president is reportedly drafting an executive order to eliminate the Department of Education. What that could mean for federal student loan borrowers.
Student Loans: Why is it possible that you receive less money than the loan amount you have borrowed?
For students seeking financial assistance for higher education, federal student loans are a common option. These loans are divided into two main types: subsidized and unsubsidized.
You could save money by refinancing your student loans—here's which borrowers make the 'best candidates'
President Donald Trump seems poised to make big changes to the federal student loan system. But that still may not mean refinancing is the best move for you.
How Student Loan Borrowers Can Protect Their Data From DOGE
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) may get access to student loan data. Here are ways borrowers can protect personal info.
5 States Where You Have to Pay Taxes on Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
KEY TAKEAWAYS If you live in Arkansas, Indiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, or Wisconsin, you may have to pay state income taxes on federal student loan forgiveness you received.Federal student loan forgiveness is exempt from federal income tax under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
Do You Qualify For These New Student Loan Forgiveness Programs?
The debate over student loan forgiveness has mainly focused on sweeping federal proposals. Now, some states are taking matters into their own hands
What to Know about Taxes and Student Loan Forgiveness in 2025
Did you know that under normal circumstances, you pay income taxes on canceled or forgiven student loan debt? Even though you’re not seeing a penny in income from it, most forgiven student loans can result in a higher IRS bill.
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Was SAVE Just Dealt Its Final Blow? What the Latest Court Decision Means for Student Loan Borrowers
SAVE, which offered millions of borrowers lower monthly payments and a shorter timeline for loan forgiveness, was challenged ...
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The best student loan refinance companies to save you money
CNBC Select will update as changes are made public. Refinancing high-interest student loans, however, allows borrowers the chance to score a lower interest rate on their loans, thereby reducing ...
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Best private student loans of 2025
They put less emphasis on capitalizing earnings and focus more on borrowers who need money to pay for school. Rhode Island Student Loan Authority (RISLA) is a not-for-profit lender just like ...
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What Happens to My Student Loans if the Department of Education Is Eliminated?
Borrowers should prepare for a rocky road ahead if the agency closes. But experts say it won't happen overnight.
The SAVE Loan Cancellation Plan Is Almost Dead
A federal court blocks the ultra-generous loan repayment plan, but the broad ruling could upend other aspects of the student loan system as well.
What’s next for student loans: Expert tips on forgiveness, repayment, and policy changes
Money Expert Ja'Net Admas helps secure over $4 million in student loan forgiveness. She shares ways to prepare for possible changes.
US appeals court blocks Joe Biden's student loan relief plan
A U.S. appeals court ruled on Tuesday that Democratic former President Joe Biden's administration lacked authority to pursue ...
In NCLA Victory, Eighth Circuit Blocks Illegal Biden Admin Plot to Cancel Student Loan Debt
NCLA has advocated against the SAVE plan since it was proposed in 2023, pointing out that it exceeds the Secretary of Education’s authority under the 1993 HEA amendments, which do not authorize ...