In March 2026, student loan borrowers in default were up 1.3 million from the previous quarter. Negative credit reporting ...

Missing a student loan payment can send a wave of panic through even the most organized borrowers, but understanding the ...

Student loan defaults hit a record 9.52 million. Experts explain how to avoid wage garnishment and credit loss.

At least one in five federal student loan borrowers are in default, meaning they are at least 270 days behind on payments.

The Treasury announced new steps to take over the management of defaulted student loans, including a partnership with new collection vendors.

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There are some indications that the process for getting student loans forgiven through the PSLF Buyback program is improving.

With approximately 9 million federal student loan borrowers in default, representing $220 billion in outstanding loans, ...