Starting in 2026, student loan forgiveness will be taxable at the federal level. This could cost the average borrower thousands in taxes.

Some borrowers who qualify for student loan forgiveness must act within the next two weeks or they could face substantial ...

Lenders typically factor your student loan payments into your debt-to-income (DTI) ratio to ensure that you’ll be able to repay a mortgage and your academic debt at the same time. Guidelines for ...

A new study suggests that distressed borrowers using a simpler bankruptcy process are succeeding — and that more people like ...

On April 8, the Biden administration announced its plans to introduce new student debt relief for 30 million student borrowers. Although the president outlined his plans for the new program, it hasn’t ...

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 ...

ELFI sets up all customers with a one-on-one session with a student loan advisor, and with more than 2,200 reviews, the ...

Employers have been reluctant to implement the IRS's guidance because they are concerned about additional complexities. The IRS issued guidance on how companies can use 401(k) matching to match an ...

Private student loans are provided by banks, credit unions or state-based organizations, with terms and conditions set by the lenders. Private loans generally have higher interest rates, less flexible ...

Student loan rates have held steady going into the last week of the year. As of December 30, 2025, private student loan lenders are offering fixed rates as low as 2.75% APR and variable rates starting ...

Strong credit and stable income can help you qualify for the best rates on private student loans Written By Written by Staff Loan Writer, Buy Side Bob Haegele is a staff loan writer at Buy Side ...