Entering young adulthood saddled with debt has become standard for many who want an undergraduate degree, sometimes to the tune of tens-of-thousands of dollars. Around 45% of 2025 high school graduates will go on to a four-year college, according to NerdWallet analysis, and more than one-third of them will take on student loans to pay for their
Student borrowers could see credit scores drop for late loan payments Nearly 9.7 million student loan borrowers will see drops in credit scores, according to the Federal Reserve. Straight Arrow News Student loan collections will resume May 5th after a five-year pause. Millions of borrowers risk wage garnishment, impacting social security and tax returns. Defaulting
Parenthood is all about paradox — it fills your heart even as it drains your wallet. It’s not just the sweet lullabies you’ll need to master; it’s also the art of juggling costs. Last we checked, it can cost over $30,000 just to have your baby. And don’t even get us started on expenses during
(Bloomberg) — The UK government should radically alter its approach to debt management and buy back long-dated bonds, according to researchers at Bank of America Corp. Most Read from Bloomberg The UK can ease debt pressure through selling much more short-dated debt, including bills, as well as buying back long-dated gilts that trade at a
Will the U.S. Department of Education be disbanded by Trump Administration? This video examines the historical foundation of the U.S. Department of Education, its mission to promote equal access and accountability in education, and the conservative-driven debate over its future. The Trump administration’s proposed cuts to the U.S. Department of Education have raised question by
Nithin Kamath, the founder and CEO of Zerodha, has raised alarm over India’s growing borrowing habits, particularly in the segment of small-ticket personal loans and credit card borrowings. According to Kamath, aggressive marketing strategies by fintech apps have fueled this trend, with an increasing number of individuals taking loans they cannot afford. Kamath highlighted a
Employers can now help borrowers pay off student debt Student loans have become a $1.8 trillion burden for millions of Americans. A new law signed by President Biden may help borrowers pay off their loans while saving for retirement. Bloomberg – Quicktake Did you wake up to an email on Friday stating your student loans
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris continue to march forward with debt forgiveness plans that they have no authority to implement. Millennials: Thousands in debt, little in the bank, yet loves vacations Millennials are struggling to stay financially afloat these days thanks to rising rent, and student loan debt. Buzz60 It’s the middle of August, which
Student loans are holding borrowers back A new Gallup poll finds that most student loan borrowers are delaying other major life events due to their debt. President Joe Biden’s administration has worked to forgive or lower student loan repayments, but now one of the main programs helping millions of Americans is in court and borrowers