Fixed student loan rates fall, variable rates creep back up — but remain relatively low
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Fixed and variable student loan refinancing rates plummet to 12-month low
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Which student loan should my debt-free daughter get to pay for her one-year master's degree?
Credible Money Coach gives tips on the best student loans for a master’s degree.
Biden extending student loan payment pause puts lighter fluid on Duraflame: Personal finance expert
Credible economic analyst Dan Roccato discusses the impact of the Biden administration extending the student loan repayment pause.
Most parents think their kids' college costs will top $100K, new study finds: Here's how to pay for it
About two-thirds of parents agree that the cost of college will top $100K next year. Compare your options for covering the costs, including federal Direct Parent PLUS Loans and private student loans.
Fidelity: COVID-19 shapes college plans, but cost expectations are still too low
The coronavirus pandemic is affecting higher education decisions, though families still tend to underestimate how much college will cost, a new study shows
Biden administration issues 'final extension' of student loan payment pause: Is cancellation next?
Federal student loan borrowers will not have to make payments on their federal loans until February 2022, thanks to the “final extension” from Education Department.
How to find low-interest student loans
Low-interest student loans can help you save on education costs. Keep reading to learn more about your low-interest student loan options.
Biden extends student loan payment pause: Who's affected and what to know
The Biden administration is extending the moratorium on student loan payments – slated to expire in September – until the end of January 2022.
Student loan repayment pause extended until 2022, Biden admin announces
The Department of Education under Joe Biden extended the pause on student loan repayment, interest, and collections until January 2022.
Senate bill targets student loans in bankruptcy: What this means for student loan cancellation
A new Senate bill aims to make it possible to achieve a federal student loan discharge in bankruptcy court, requiring certain universities to grant a tuition refund if a student's federal loans are discharged.
Student loan rates drop — variable rates hit 6-month low
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Two student loan servicers end federal contracts, deserting 10M borrowers — are you impacted?
Nearly 10 million borrowers will have their student loans reassigned to a new servicer. See how you can ensure a smooth transition if you're affected.
Variable-rate student loan refinancing rates plummet to 12-month low
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Law school loses luster as debts mount and salaries stagnate
Law school was once considered a surefire ticket to a comfortable life. Years of tuition increases have made it a fast way to get buried in debt.
Biden administration has cancelled $1.5B in student loan debt so far: Who could benefit next
The Biden administration has erased $1.5 billion worth of college debt under loan forgiveness programs for 92,000 borrowers who met certain eligibility requirements. See if you qualify, and consider alternative loan repayment programs.
City University of New York forgiving up to $125 million in student debt with COVID-19 relief funds
CUNY announced this week that it is using federal coronavirus relief funds to wipe out up to $125 million in unpaid debt and fees for more than 50,000 students who were enrolled during the pandemic.
Biden facing renewed push from Dems to cancel $50K in student loan debt per borrower, extend payment freeze
Democratic lawmakers once again renewed their call for Biden to cancel up to $50,000 in student debt and to extend the student loan payment freeze until March 2022.
Fed wraps monetary policy meeting, keeping interest rates unchanged amid signs of strengthening economy
The Federal Reserve wrapped up its July monetary policy meeting Wednesday with the announcement that it will keep the federal funds rate at its targeted 0% to 0.25% range.
Private student loans can now be discharged in bankruptcy, but consider the alternatives first
In July 2021, a federal court ruled that private student loans can be discharged in bankruptcy. But student loan refinancing may offer a better way to manage your college debt without significantly damaging your credit score.