Student Loans

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said progressives need to pressure President-elect Joe Biden to bypass Congress and cancel billions of dollars in student loan debt when he assumes the White House early next year.

President-elect Joe Biden is facing growing pressure to erase student loan debt on his first day in office as part of a broader coronavirus relief effort – but doing so may be an ineffective way to boost the nation's pandemic-stricken economy, according to a new analysis.

Refinancing a student loan can help curb payments – if you avoid these unforced errors.

Look for opportunities to use the cash to improve your financial security.

Calls are mounting for President-elect Joe Biden to erase student loan debt on his first day in the White House.

President-elect Joe Biden has endorsed erasing some student loan debt "immediately" upon entering the White House, but he is facing mounting pressure from progressive lawmakers to move further left on the issue.

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The four progressive congresswomen known as "The Squad" have been some of the most vocal advocates pushing President-elect Joe Biden to cancel student loan debt during his first 100 days in office.

Sen. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urged President-elect Joe Biden to bypass Congress and cancel billions of dollars in student loan debt.

Student debt cancelation could disproportionately benefit the top 40% of American households (those with incomes above $74,000), according to an analysis from the Brookings Institution.

The Congressional Budget Office estimated that just the cancellation of $10,000 in student debt for all borrowers supported by Biden could cost between $250 billion to $300 billion, piling on to the growing national debt of over $27 trillion.

Borrowers with excellent credit seeking to refinance student loans through the Credible marketplace saw average rates on 10-year fixed-rate loans fall to a new record low of 4.08% during October.

Elizabeth Warren called on President-elect Joe Biden to bypass Congress and cancel billions of dollars in student loan debt, arguing that it could be a powerful economic stimulus tool for families still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic. 

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Very few borrowers are repaying federal student loans during coronavirus. While there are some good reasons why, there are also some downsides to delaying payment.

Struggling to stay afloat during the pandemic? These strategies can help.

Refinancing student loans could save you money and make payments more manageable.

While it’s technically possible, it’s rarely a good idea to use a card to pay off a student loan.

Climb out of debt by taking one of these alternative payoff approaches.