Student loan rates have held steady over the last week. As of January 27, 2026, private student loan lenders are offering fixed rates as low as 2.69% APR and variable rates starting as low as 3.28% ...

Pandemic-era federal student loan protections have expired, and millions of borrowers who haven't resumed payments are facing default. At the same time, borrowers are dealing with repayment ...

The Trump administration is resuming withholding wages from student loan borrowers in default. Here are some steps you can take to prevent that.

Filing for bankruptcy to eliminate student loan debt has long been seen as nearly impossible - but changes in policy and evolving court practices have shifted the landscape in 2026 ...

The IRS provides student loan interest deduction that lets borrowers subtract some of the payments from their taxable income. Find out if you're eligible.

Some of the pauses on student loans may offer borrowers temporary relief, while others are simply injecting even more ...

The Education Department quietly confirmed last week that student loan forgiveness for certain borrowers under several income ...

Defaulting on federal student loans, defined as being 270 days past due, can lead to wage garnishment and withheld federal ...

Millions of borrowers who are behind can expect the government to tighten repayment options this year. Experts say take action now to get help. By Ann Carrns Millions of borrowers have fallen behind ...

The Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt runs a free, confidential helpline for borrowers and prospective borrowers. Wisconsin Watch spoke to Executive Director Carole Trone about wage garnishment, ...

The US Department of Education has announced a temporary halt to seizing tax refunds and wages from individuals with ...

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