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Identity thieves are now using college enrollment to take out student loans in victims’ names. This so-called “ghost student” scam capitalizes on limited verification for online…

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KEY TAKEAWAYS More than 7 million borrowers currently in forbearance under the Saving for a Valuable Education program will soon have to transition to another repayment…

Student loan borrowers are facing major changes to federal education lending that start this year. The shifts, stemming largely from the megabill President Donald Trump signed…

KEY TAKEAWAYS College students who take out federal loans will have two new repayment options, both of which were created under the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”The…

KEY TAKEAWAYS The “One Big, Beautiful Bill” introduced several changes to student loans that will take effect in 2026, including the creation of a new income-driven…

Key Takeaways The best use of a holiday bonus depends on interest rates: paying down student loans makes sense if your loan rate exceeds what you…

KEY TAKEAWAYS Families of high school seniors who plan to start college in 2026 will have stricter loan limits on Parent PLUS loans, meaning they may…

Songsak Rohprasit | Moment | Getty ImagesStudent loan borrowers whose debt is canceled in 2026 or later may face a significant tax bill. A law that shielded…

Key Takeaways An exemption that made student loan forgiveness tax-free ends in 2025.That means borrowers who complete the requirements for forgiveness in 2026 should prepare for…