Strategic Default On Student Loans: It Always Backfires
When a borrower defaults on federal student loans, the only one hurt is the borrower, Here’s what you need to know about strategic default for student loans.

When a borrower defaults on federal student loans, the only one hurt is the borrower, Here’s what you need to know about strategic default for student loans.

More companies now match 401(k) contributions based on student loan payments. Here’s a list of major employers that offer the beneit.

Around 9 million over the age of 50 are still paying off federal student loans. What are the challenges of retiring with student loans?

The average monthly student loan payment in the US is $503. See what the average borrower can expect to pay on each type of repayment plan.

We break down the average student loan debt by year for each graduating class and highlight the trend of growing student loan debt.

Direct Loans, or Direct Student Loans, are a particular type of student loan issued by the government. Learn about them right here!

Student loan garnishment resumed in 2025. See how to stop it, get back on track with your student loans, and protect your paycheck.

With the changes to student loan borrowing caps, there’s a lot of questions about what counts as a graduate degree or professional degree.

Learn how much interest accrues monthly on your student loan and discover strategies like auto-debit and refinancing to reduce your interest costs.

The Fed’s new rate cut may lower private student loan refinance rates. See if now is the right time to lock in savings.

Settling student loan loan debt is rare, but possible after default. Learn when it can work and why most borrowers should try safer options first.
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