Federal student loan deferrals increased to 3.4 million borrowers in the third quarter of 2023, according to recent data. This marks a rise of 200,000 borrowers compared to the same period last year,

Many changes to student loans will happen on specific dates over the course of the next three years. Here’s a breakdown.

Key Points ・Forbearance lets you pause student loan payments temporarily but interest continues to accrue during that time. ・It should only be used for short-term hardship, since repeated or extended forbearance can increase your loan balance.

The Department of Education has shut down but for most former and current college and university students, it's business as usual.

Earnest reports only 10% of eligible borrowers refinance student loans, missing potential savings due to confusion and uncertainty.

Two Maryland lawmakers are introducing bills that would suspend student loan payments for federal workers during the government shutdown, providing relief for employees who missed their first full

At a webinar Tuesday, experts shared projections about how the budget bill could impact college students and their financial stability.

Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) allow homeowners to tap into the value of their homes. A home equity loan is a fixed-rate, lump-sum loan that allows homeowners to borrow up to 85% of their home's value and pay that amount back in monthly installments.