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fromA Philosopher's Blog
1 week ago

Student Loan Forgiveness 1: The Anger Argument Against It

The anger argument against student loan forgiveness posits that because federal student loan forgiveness would incite anger among some individuals, it becomes incorrect to proceed with it. This represents an appeal to anger fallacy, where emotion substitutes for actual evidence in forming an argument. Simply put, it erroneously assumes that anger is a valid measure of correctness.
Philosophy
fromA Philosopher's Blog
1 week ago

Student Loan Forgiveness 2: Fairness

Anger does not prove that something is unfair. People can be angry about fair situations or unfavorable situations that are not as unfair as they desire.
Philosophy
US politics
fromFast Company
1 week ago

A popular student loan forgiveness plan was just paused, with no word on when it will start up again

IBR forgiveness is paused for system updates, and individuals will see interest accrue on savings plans after a year of forbearance.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Student loans have new rules: Here's how they will change starting this year

Significant changes to the federal student loan system will increase monthly payments for many borrowers and limit repayment options going forward.
Public health
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Silicon Valley grad students could shift careers due to loan limits - San Jose Spotlight

Challenging funding changes for graduate students threaten accessibility for low-income and minority aspiring medical professionals.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Trump is kicking off sweeping changes to student-loan repayment

Implementation of new student-loan repayment changes begins, simplifying borrowing and repayment processes.
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Thanks to Congress and SCOTUS, the walls are closing in on student loan borrowers

Student loan repayment has become more complicated following a Supreme Court decision allowing Trump to continue restructuring the Department of Education.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

SoFi Soars 150%: Can It Double Again by 2026?

SoFi's stock surged 150% since April due to strong revenue growth, student loan demand, and crypto expansion plans.
#education
#debt-collection
NYC parents
fromtime.com
3 months ago

What to Know About Involuntary Collections' If You're a Student Loan Borrower

Student debt collections will resume on May 5, marking the return of penalties for missed loan payments after a five-year pause.
NYC parents
fromtime.com
3 months ago

What to Know About Involuntary Collections' If You're a Student Loan Borrower

Student debt collections will resume on May 5, marking the return of penalties for missed loan payments after a five-year pause.
#education-department
US politics
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

The U.S. debt outlook is so dire it now resembles the student loan crisis, former White House economic adviser says

Jared Bernstein has shifted from a dove to a hawk regarding U.S. debt, warning of dangerous budget math and debt risks.
#public-service
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago
California

Letters: State should protect science with reliable funding

State funding is critical for public sector careers, as student debt escalates.
fromsilive
2 months ago
NYC parents

Mayor Adams announces plan to help wipe out student loan debt for NYC employees

NYC launches initiative to aid city employees with student loan forgiveness programs.
Over 100,000 city employees may benefit from new debt relief plan.
NYC parents
fromsilive
2 months ago

Mayor Adams announces plan to help wipe out student loan debt for NYC employees

NYC launches initiative to aid city employees with student loan forgiveness programs.
Over 100,000 city employees may benefit from new debt relief plan.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

It's a cruel summer for student loan borrowers. Here's how HR leaders can make the case for better benefits for their employees

"It's been an evolution and the recognition that student loans are here to stay, and, quite frankly, that the student loan debt crisis is real," says Stacey MacPhetres, senior director of education finance for EdAssist by Bright Horizons, which offers tuition assistance and student loan repayment benefit plans.
Education
#education-policy
#public-service-loan-forgiveness
Education
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Student loan borrowers are facing down a grim summer: These are the benefits businesses can offer employees to help with debt payments

Employers can support workers burdened by student loan debt through various financial assistance programs.
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I moved from the US to Argentina for the lower cost of living. It helped me pay down student debt, but living abroad had its dark side.

Moving to Argentina initially helped with financial stability, but subsequent challenges led to relocating to Albania for better circumstances.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

4 ways Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' could impact your wallet

The 'Big Beautiful Bill' includes repeals of student loan forgiveness, changes to Medicaid, and an increased child tax credit.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
4 weeks ago

The Big Beautiful Bill Will Limit Federal Student Loans, Hoping To Fix A Big Ugly $1.7T Mess - Above the Law

Senate passed legislation limiting federal student loan amounts amid a $1.7 trillion debt crisis.
#default
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
NYC parents

195,000 student-loan borrowers in default have only 30 days before a portion of their federal benefits might be seized, Trump's Education Department says

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
NYC parents

195,000 student-loan borrowers in default have only 30 days before a portion of their federal benefits might be seized, Trump's Education Department says

NYC parents
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The HENRY parent challenge: Stretching a 6-figure salary to cover childcare, housing, student loans, and saving for their kids' futures

High housing costs in the Bay Area strain even high earners, limiting their ability to save for the future.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

One in three student loan borrowers risk default as delinquency rates soar

Nearly one in three federal student loan borrowers face the risk of default as delinquency rates reach alarming new heights, highlighting the urgent need for effective repayment strategies.
Online learning
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Credit scores are sinking for millions in the U.S. Here's why

Millions of Americans are seeing their credit scores suffer now that the U.S. government has resumed referring missed student loan payments for debt collection.
Non-profit organizations
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Credit scores decline for millions as US student loan collections restart

Missed student loan payments are severely impacting Americans' credit scores, complicating access to essential financial services.
Bootstrapping
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I pay $2,800 every month toward my student loans. Although I only have $200 left each week to spend, I'll be debt-free this year.

Deciding to live at home allowed me to pay aggressively towards my student loans, leading to financial freedom.
#trump-administration
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Bootstrapping

A boomer who can't afford to retire is facing a big money dilemma: Start paying a $1,414 student-loan bill or lose part of his paycheck

Bootstrapping
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A boomer who can't afford to retire is facing a big money dilemma: Start paying a $1,414 student-loan bill or lose part of his paycheck

Trump's restart of student loan collections is creating financial strain for borrowers like James Southern, who faces a difficult repayment situation.
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 month ago

Bitcoin: How To Solve The Student Loan Crisis

Student loan debt has reached $1.77 trillion, affecting millions and prompting urgent calls for systemic reform.
#education-reform
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
US politics

GOP lawmakers unveil plan to overhaul student loan system, forcing schools to foot the bill for defaulted accounts

fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
US politics

Republicans plan to overhaul the federal student loan system. Here's what to know

Republicans propose major changes to the federal student loan system while aiming to cut $330 billion in federal spending.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
US politics

The new GOP plan for student-loan borrowers: longer repayment periods and fewer options for debt relief

House Republicans propose significant changes to student loan repayment options, potentially increasing borrower payments and reducing debt relief.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Major student-loan repayment changes are one step closer for parents, grad students, and millions more borrowers

The Senate education bill proposes significant changes to student-loan repayment plans, aiming for affordability and consolidation.
Higher education
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Trump administration restarts involuntary collections on student loan debt

The Department of Education resumed student loan collections, impacting 5.3 million borrowers and emphasizing colleges' responsibilities in the student loan system.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
US politics

GOP lawmakers unveil plan to overhaul student loan system, forcing schools to foot the bill for defaulted accounts

US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Republicans plan to overhaul the federal student loan system. Here's what to know

Republicans propose major changes to the federal student loan system while aiming to cut $330 billion in federal spending.
#economic-impact
NYC parents
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Millions of student-loan borrowers are getting a 'financial scarlet letter' that could risk their home purchases and job prospects, Elizabeth Warren says

Sen. Elizabeth Warren warns that restarting student loan collections will negatively impact borrowers' financial stability, affecting home buying and employment opportunities.
NYC parents
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Millions of student-loan borrowers are getting a 'financial scarlet letter' that could risk their home purchases and job prospects, Elizabeth Warren says

Sen. Elizabeth Warren warns that restarting student loan collections will negatively impact borrowers' financial stability, affecting home buying and employment opportunities.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Trump pauses plan to cut thousands of student-loan borrowers' Social Security checks

The Department has not offset any social security benefits since restarting collections on May 5, and has put a pause on any future social security offsets.
NYC parents
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Thousands of student-loan borrowers are at risk of losing a portion of their Social Security checks starting this month

Defaulted student-loan borrowers risk garnishment of federal benefits starting in June, after a five-year pause on collections was lifted.
#california
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Advice for navigating a volatile economy

The U.S. economy is currently experiencing challenges including rising grocery prices, student loan repayments, unpredictable inflation, and a tough job market, creating financial strain for many.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Student-loan debt followed them into retirement. Now it threatens their Social Security checks.

"When you're only getting a thousand dollars a month, and you've got rent and you've got utilities, I just can't pay that much," Glod told Business Insider.
NYC parents
Bootstrapping
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

3 ways student-loan borrowers in default can avoid wage, Social Security garnishment: rehabilitation, consolidation, bankruptcy

Defaulted student-loan borrowers may soon face wage and federal benefits garnishment, but several options exist to avoid these penalties.
#older-americans
Retirement
fromFast Company
2 months ago

'I'll never get out of this hole': Older Americans brace as DOE begins Social Security garnishments

Older Americans face serious financial issues due to renewed student loan collections, risking garnishment of Social Security benefits.
Retirement
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Older people in crosshairs as government restarts Social Security garnishment on student loans

Older Americans face student loan garnishments affecting their Social Security as collections resume after pandemic pauses.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The number of student-loan borrowers falling behind on payments surged this year - and they're at greater risk under Trump's collections restart

The ending of the five-year pause on credit reporting resulted in a significant spike in student-loan delinquency rates.
Retirement
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

The future of student loan repayment, explained

Republican-led overhaul of the federal student loan program proposes new repayment options that affect millions of borrowers.
#loan-collections
Online learning
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Are the feds about to start hounding you over your student loans?

The U.S. Department of Education is resuming collections on defaulted student loans, potentially affecting millions before the year's end.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Are you in default on your student loans? We want to hear from you.

Collections on defaulted student loans have resumed after a five-year pause as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Online learning
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Student Debt Collections Restart on May 5. Here's What to Know.

Federal student loan collections are restarting after a five-year break, impacting millions in default.
Biden administration's repayment plan is frozen, affecting many borrowers' financial future.
Online learning
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Are the feds about to start hounding you over your student loans?

The U.S. Department of Education is resuming collections on defaulted student loans, potentially affecting millions before the year's end.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Are you in default on your student loans? We want to hear from you.

Collections on defaulted student loans have resumed after a five-year pause as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Online learning
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Student Debt Collections Restart on May 5. Here's What to Know.

Federal student loan collections are restarting after a five-year break, impacting millions in default.
Biden administration's repayment plan is frozen, affecting many borrowers' financial future.
fromwww.bxtimes.com
2 months ago

Getting dizzy just thinking about it': Bronx borrowers scramble as student loan collections return Bronx Times

"For 22-year-old Sasha Holguin... it took months to get a job and that was at a coffee shop back in November. When I had just the one job..."
NYC parents
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Protect Your Credit: How the End of Student Loan Relief Could Hurt Homebuyers-and What To Do About It

Student loan repayment resumes, negatively affecting aspiring homeowners with debt amidst inflation and potential recession.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

The return of student loan payments could delay mortgage dreams

Resuming student loan payments will strain borrowers' budgets and priorities, possibly leading to increased defaults and bankruptcies.
fromNew York Magazine
2 months ago

Trump Admin Gets Aggressive on Student-Debt Collection

Many Americans could soon be bringing home lighter paychecks as the result of a Trump administration policy that officially went into effect this week.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Ending the student-loan scam is crucial to fixing higher education

The Trump administration resumes collections on federal student loans after a pandemic pause, shifting focus on accountability for colleges.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago

Education Dept. Tells Colleges to Help Struggling Borrowers

For too long, insufficient transparency and accountability structures have allowed U.S. universities to saddle students with enormous debt loads without paying enough attention to whether their own graduates are truly prepared to succeed in the labor market.
Online learning
Non-profit organizations
fromTruthout
2 months ago

What Borrowers Need to Know About the Return of Student Loan Debt Collection

Federal student loan repayment penalties return, affecting millions of borrowers.
Financial uncertainty rises as borrowers face potential wage garnishment and withheld tax refunds.
fromDefector
2 months ago

An Interview With A Fired Science For Development Fellow At USAID | Defector

"I felt like I finally made it," Burnett said, reflecting on her career trajectory and excitement about finally reaching a milestone after 13 years of hard work.
SF politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Your Student Loan Questions

The federal student loan payment freeze has officially ended after five years of relief for over 40 million borrowers.
Higher education
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | College Is More Affordable Than Many Parents Think

College affordability discussions are often overlooked, leading to confusion and discouragement for families, particularly those from working and middle-class backgrounds.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Millions of student-loan borrowers are about to be thrown into collections. Some say they're already 'barely scraping by.'

Despite pursuing business education, James Southern faces insurmountable student debt without adequate job opportunities.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Are you expected to start repaying your defaulted student loans? NPR wants to know

Federal student loan repayments resume on May 5 after a five-year pause, impacting millions. Borrowers may face harsh consequences including wage garnishment.
Higher education
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

My kids began thinking about student loans in high school. I'm proud of their decisions to try to avoid crippling debt.

The author's children made informed educational decisions to minimize college debt, reflecting a balanced approach to financial planning.
NYC parents
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Trump's Education Secretary Tells Trump She's Dismantling Her Own Department: Working to Fire Myself!'

Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon humorously claimed to be working to fire herself by reducing the agency's staff and bureaucracy.
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

How To Guide Your Kid Through The Financial Minefield Of Paying For College

"Taking full stock of your finances is the first step before even broaching the subject with your kid... approach the conversation with clarity and less stress."
Parenting
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | Jessica Ramos wants to oversee NYC's $112 billion budget - but defaults on $80K in student loans

"No part of said sum has been paid although duly demanded."
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