Debt Ceiling Agreement Mostly Good for Student Loan Borrowers
Congressional Republicans wanted to prevent the one-time forgiveness program, and immediately end the payment and interest pause.
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Democrats and Republicans Move in Opposite Directions on Student Loans
For decades, Democrats and Republicans largely agreed on many student loan issues. Today, they have little common ground.
Should I Wait for Biden’s New 5% IDR Plan?
In most cases, waiting for the newest IDR repayment plan to be available is a mistake. Delays offer few advantages and come with significant disadvantages.
The Latest Threat to Loan Forgiveness Shouldn’t Worry Borrowers
Congressional Replublicans’ plans to prevent student loan cancellation are almost certain to fail.
How the Biden Administration is Updating IDR Payment Counts
40,000 borrowers are about to get their remaining student loan balance forgiven, and millions more will move closer to IDR loan forgiveness.
When Will Student Loan Repayment Actually Start?
Nailing down the exact date of the repayment restart isn’t easy, but we know enough to have a pretty good idea of when that first bill will be due.
SoFi’s Lawsuit to End Payment Pause is Great News for Joe Biden
SoFi’s decision to file a lawsuit to end the student loan pause seems like a questionable business decision, but it puts Joe Biden in a win-win situation.
New Bankruptcy Rules Bring Hope to Federal Student Loan Borrowers
A new Department of Justice policy will make it significantly easier for federal borrowers to get bankruptcy relief on their student loans.
Biden’s New IDR Plan Hurts Teachers, Social Workers
There is a lot to like about the proposed new IDR plan, but a closer inspection shows some room for improvement.