Student loan forgiveness scams are on the rise, CFPB warns
Fraudulent companies promising student debt relief have scammed borrowers out of hundreds — and sometimes thousands — of dollars, according to a new CFPB report.
6 ways to spot student loan forgiveness scams
Scams about during difficult financial times. Here’s how to avoid falling prey to student loan forgiveness scams.
Four reasons Biden's student loans 'forgiveness' plan is wrong
President Biden has suggested that his administration will soon cancel student loan debt, but it's not about helping students.
College graduates need these 10 'inflation-proof' career and money tips now
Career experts and personal finance gurus — including Dave Ramsey — share top workforce tips and money advice for new college graduates amid inflation.
Here's who has qualified for student loan forgiveness under Biden
The Biden administration has forgiven federal student debt through four major loan forgiveness programs, including PSLF and borrower defense.
Boston University issues largest tuition increase in 14 years, blames inflation
The president of Boston University cited an increased inflationary environment for pushing the school's largest tuition hike in more than a decade
What's a student loan refund and how do you get one?
A student loan refund gives borrowers access to surplus funds from their private loans to use for qualified education expenses. Read on to learn more.
Can you use student loans to cover living expenses?
Student living expense loans: How to use your student loans to pay for education-related living expenses like transportation and off-campus housing.
How to pay for college without help from parents
Paying for college without parents’ financial support may be easier if you complete the FAFSA as an independent student.
Walmart to fast-track college grads to store managers through new recruitment program
The announcement comes as 4.5 million Americans, or about 3% of the workforce, quit their jobs in March.
Missouri university agrees to $1.65 million settlement in COVID-19 lawsuit from students
Lindenwood University agreed to a $1.65 million settlement in a lawsuit filed by a group of students who felt that the switch to online learning during COVID-19 was “subpar.”
Can you use a 529 to pay student loans?
If you have a 529 plan and recently graduated, you can use the funds from your 529 to pay student loans. Learn how it works.
Housing shortage, soaring rents squeeze US college students
College students across the U.S. are looking for housing for the 2022-23 school year and if 2021 was any indication, it won't be easy.
Biden admin says 3.6M borrowers are closer to student loan forgiveness through IDR reform
The Education Department is changing its policy around income-driven repayment (IDR) forgiveness, according to a press release.
4 in 5 borrowers could benefit from student loan forgiveness, but the price tag is high: NY Fed
If President Biden delivers on his promise of loan forgiveness, it could potentially benefit millions of borrowers. However, debt cancellation is a costly policy, according to the NY Fed.
Blackstone bets on campus housing with $13B acquisition
Blackstone Inc. will buy student-housing owner American Campus Connection for $12.8 billion.
Inflation causing Americans to postpone retirement, homebuying, college, vacations & more: Nationwide
Consumers are revising their future financial plans due to high inflation, according to a new survey from Nationwide.
Student loan payments resume in August: Here are 14 tips to help you prepare
Payments for federal student loans have been paused once more, and this time it’s been extended to Aug. 31, 2022.
Chicago-area teen working as Easter Bunny to save money for college
A Chicago-area teenager has come up with a creative way to save money for college by working as the Easter Bunny.
Student loan borrowers face difficulty with income-driven repayment plans: Brookings Institute
A new report from the Brookings Institute identified the most prominent problems with income-driven repayment plans and how to resolve them.



















