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The Education Department quietly confirmed last week that student loan forgiveness for certain borrowers under several income ...

The Education Department has suspended certain collections efforts for student loans, giving borrowers some breathing room.

Federal student loans come in two main flavors, and the difference between them can quietly add thousands of dollars to the cost of a degree. Understanding how subsidized and unsubsidized loans work, ...

Pandemic-era federal student loan protections have expired, and millions of borrowers who haven't resumed payments are facing default. At the same time, borrowers are dealing with repayment ...

Buy Side’s best student loan lenders include Ascent and College Ave for their low rates and repayment options ...

President Donald Trump’s administration has announced that involuntary student loan repayments will be delayed until July after restarting them in May 2025. This follows the extended suspension of ...

As the January 30, 2026, deadline nears, a partial U.S. government shutdown threatens vital services. Social Security and Medicare remain protected as mandatory spending, but administrative support ...

State-based nonprofit student loan lenders can be a good option for borrowers who have reached their federal loan limit and still need financing. Nonprofit lenders often offer lower rates and ...

Private student loans can have competitive interest rates, though they often lack borrower protections Written By Written by Staff Loan Writer, Buy Side Bob Haegele is a staff loan writer at Buy Side ...