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For Gen Z workers wary of college debt, Walmart offers a road to six figures without a degree

The retail giant is training store associates for in-demand roles as truck drivers, technicians, and opticians.

Fortune · Sep 26

‘I don’t know when or if we ever can’: Why retirement isn’t guaranteed for millions of Americans

Three Americans, who achieved their college dream, tell Rhian Lubin how it has left them trapped in a ‘viciously predatory’ system and unable to stop working

The Independent UK · Jul 23

Trump to Garnish Wages of Defaulted Student Loan Borrowers Starting January, Putting Millions at Risk

Starting in January, the Trump Administration will notify defaulted student loan borrowers, impacting millions of households facing higher costs amid a weak labor market.

International Business Times UK · Dec 24, 2025

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The New Rules for Student Loans

Whether you’re paying off education debt now or planning to borrow in the future, get ready for bigger payments and lower loan limits.

Kiplinger · Aug 29, 2025

How to Budget for College Expenses Beyond Tuition

Some universities waive tuition for families with incomes below a certain threshold. But you'll still need a plan to cover other costs.

Kiplinger · May 17, 2025

Student loans have been confusing lately. Here's a guide to know where you stand

Between collections resuming, courts challenging student loan programs and layoffs in the Education Department, borrowers might be confused about the status their student loans

The Independent UK · May 16, 2025

Student loans in default will be sent for collection. Here's what to know for borrowers

Starting next month, the Education Department says student loans that are in default will be referred for collections

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025

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Education Department To Resume Collections On Defaulted Student Loans: Millions Face Wage Garnishment

Currently, about 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their federal student loans, but Education Department officials warned that the number could increase to 10 million within months.

International Business Times · Apr 22, 2025

Trump wants to abolish the Department of Education: What that could mean for student loan borrowers

'The terms and conditions are written into federal law and regulations and wouldn’t change.'

Fortune · Feb 5, 2025

$2 trillion in student loan debt is in limbo under Trump

Uncertainty about student loan debt forgiveness is running high, here’s what you can do today to prepare.

Fortune · Jan 30, 2025

How to complain about your upcoming student loan bill

On the bumpy road to repayment this fall, student loan borrowers have some qualms

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023

Are you stressed about student loan payments starting back up?

No matter your status, there are steps to take to keep payments affordable.

Fortune · Sep 29, 2023

Americans are racing to repay their federal student loans before they're even due

Hint: It has a lot to do with those pesky interest rates.

Fortune · Sep 15, 2023

Biden’s student loan repayment program: four things you should know

Student loan experts give their advice on payments restarting for millions of Americans in October

The Guardian - US · Sep 1, 2023

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The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023

Going to college? Here's what you should know about student loans

If you’re heading to college or starting to think about where you’d like to apply, you’re probably considering options for funding your education

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023

How the Supreme Court student loan decision affects you

The Supreme Court has ruled the Biden administration overstepped its authority in trying to cancel or reduce student loan debt, effectively killing the $400 billion plan

Fortune · Jun 30, 2023

Supreme Court blocks Biden's student loan forgiveness plan

The $10,000 to $20,000 debt cancelation plan has been controversial since it was announced last August.

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023

Here's how to prepare to start paying back your student loans when the pandemic payment freeze ends

A three-year pause on federal student loan payments will soon end regardless of how the Supreme Court rules this week on a White House plan to forgive billions of dollars in student loan debt

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The Independent UK · May 31, 2023

Here's how to prepare to start paying back your student loans when the pandemic payment freeze ends

A three-year pause on student loan payments will end this summer regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on the White House plan to forgive billions of dollars in student loan debt

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023

Why new grads shouldn’t fear a recession

Massive tech layoffs, bank failures and a potential U.S. recession could throw a wrench in the plans of 2023 graduates — in the same year federal student loan payments are expected to resume and accrue interest

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023

Student loan forgiveness gets its day in court: What to know

The Supreme Court is meeting to hear two cases challenging President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan

Fortune · Dec 2, 2022

Here’s what happens to student loan debt when you pass

In many cases, student loan debt is discharged, but that’s not always what happens.

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022

What to know if you’ve applied for student loan forgiveness

President Biden’s plan to provide up to $20,000 in federal student loan forgiveness has been blocked by two federal courts

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022

What to know if you've applied for student loan forgiveness

President Joe Biden’s plan to provide up to $20,000 in federal student loan forgiveness has been blocked by two federal courts

WEKU · Oct 5, 2022

Biden administration steps up protection against student loan forgiveness scams

The Biden administration is increasing efforts to protect borrowers from student loan forgiveness scams, while still not offering further details about the application itself.

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