Student loan refinancing with lenders like College Ave and SoFi might save you money, but you’ll sacrifice federal borrower ...

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Student loan rates are starting to see lenders battle to have the lowest rate. As of January 6, 2026, private student loan lenders are offering fixed rates as low as 2.74% APR and variable rates ...

Student loan borrowers could see their monthly payments spike under President Trump’s “big, beautiful” bill — which would cut down a handful of repayment options to just two. Changes under the GOP ...

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 3, 2025: Linda McMahon, Secretary of Education, during a review of the President's Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request for Department of Education hearing on Capitol Hill in ...

If you have student loans, you've likely noticed just how much the rules around forgiveness have changed lately. From the restart of previously paused payments to sweeping overhauls of repayment plans ...

Courtney Johnston led the CNET Money team and worked closely with the consumer insights data team. Before CNET, she worked as a graduate writing instructor at the University of Indianapolis and ...

As student loan payments resume in 2026 after years of pauses and temporary relief measures, many borrowers may find themselves facing a familiar anxiety: what happens if you can't ...

After a roughly five-year hiatus, student loan borrowers are once again seeing their credit scores plunge if they fall behind on payments. Economists say it could be bad news for borrowers and the ...

You don't have to switch by Aug. 1, but interest will start accruing on your loans on the SAVE plan. Here are your options. Courtney Johnston led the CNET Money team and worked closely with the ...