Student Loans

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Biden Proposes New Student Debt Relief Plan

President Joe Biden is rolling out a student debt forgiveness proposal that the White House believes is narrowly targeted enough to survive legal challenges.

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College students holding diplomas at graduation ceremonies.

Borrowers Weigh Options as Student Loan Payments Resume

Many student loan borrowers are making tough decisions as student loan payments resume. The shift in spending will send ripples throughout the economy.

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Here’s What to Know About New Federal Policies for Repaying Student Loans

The Biden administration crafted a year-long delay in repayments for 40 million student loan borrowers. Here’s what you need to know.

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Becky Divine and her daughter, Evie, walk to a playground. Divine has more than $41,000 in student loans.

Student Loans Threaten to Crunch Area Borrowers

Borrowers are bracing for the resumption of payments on student loans, which were suspended during the pandemic. The effects will ripple through the economy.

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A brick wall painted with the words "Until Debt Tear Us Apart."

Student Loan Burden Weighs Down a Generation

People struggling with heavy student loan burdens are looking for relief from the incoming Biden administration.

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