Student loan interest was paused during the pandemic, but that ended in September. That’s just one reason experts expect more borrowers to default on their loans.

With missed student loan payments now affecting credit scores, borrowers face tough choices.

The Education Department has paused applications to more affordable plans amid lawsuits against a Biden administration program known as SAVE.

Research found that average retirement balances were lower for people paying off student loans compared to those who weren’t making the payments.

Today marks the end of the one-year grace period the Biden administration tacked on to the federal government’s pandemic pause of student loan repayment.

For-profit colleges sell a promise of success to marginalized groups, but often haven’t delivered. Now, they may have to pay for it.

The amount includes money owed on things like credit cards, auto loans and student loans. Delinquencies are also rising.

Certain federal loan holders must consolidate by April 30 to qualify through Income-Driven Repayment and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

The federal government is trying to make sure eligible borrowers are able to get credit for payments made under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Due to a temporary change in the law, student loan forgiveness is not considered federally taxable income. State tax laws vary, though.