While Biden Administration Withdrew Student Loan Forgiveness Plans There Is Still Debt Relief Available
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Student loan debt swelled under Biden, despite historic forgiveness
Despite President Joe Biden's unprecedented rate of student loan forgiveness, the country's outstanding debt still grew while he was in office. Here's why.CNBC - 1d -
Spurs close on Danso while Dortmund eye loan for Chelsea’s Chukwuemeka
Lens defender Danso was reportedly wanted by Wolves Midfielder Chukwuemeka is out of Maresca’s plans Tottenham are set to win the race to sign Lens centre-back Kevin Danso. The 26-year-old has ...The Guardian - 3d -
Credit card debt forgiveness pros and cons to know for February
Having your debt forgiven can be a smart move this month — but there are some downsides to consider, too.CBS News - 5d -
Should I file for bankruptcy or debt relief?
Filing for bankruptcy could be a smart move in certain cases, but in others, debt relief could make more sense.CBS News - 5d -
Federal Spending Freeze Does Not Apply to Student Loans and Pell Grants
Students and parents panicked after news of the order, but the Education Department said the guidance would not stop the flow of money to students and schools.The New York Times - Jan. 28 -
Trump administration pauses all federal grants and loans
The Trump administration has paused all federal grants and loans and while it will not pause Social Security or Medicare benefits, there is a temporary hold on all programs related to DEI, the ...CBS News - Jan. 28 -
3 signs you need debt relief for 2025
Not sure if 2025 is the year to secure debt relief support? Here are three major signs to look for.CBS News - Jan. 27 -
How a MIT grad student planned a Yale student's near perfect murder
When Kevin Jiang was killed on Feb. 6, 2021, no one had any idea why he may have been targeted. But detectives would soon discover that someone had a secret plot to kill him.CBS News - Jan. 26 -
Trump's DOJ asks Supreme Court to freeze cases on student debt, environment
President Trump’s Justice Department on Friday asked the Supreme Court to freeze four pending cases implicating the environment or student debt as the new administration considers reversing the ...The Hill - Jan. 24 -
3 reasons to pursue debt relief this February
Taking advantage of debt relief can be a smart move at nearly any time, but it could make even more sense now.CBS News - Jan. 24 -
What student loan borrowers should know about plans to restart collections
Here's what student loan borrowers struggling to pay their bills need to know about the restart of collections.CNBC - Jan. 24 -
4 ways to lower your credit card debt while unemployed
Reducing your credit card debt could provide serious relief if you're in between jobs. Here's how to do it.CBS News - Jan. 21 -
This student loan relief may be most at risk under the Trump administration, experts say
With President Donald Trump back in the White House, a number of student loan programs face uncertainty. Trump is a vocal critic of debt forgiveness policies.CNBC - Jan. 21 -
Biden touted student-debt cancellation for 5 million borrowers. Here’s who benefited, and how.
New research suggests borrowers whose loans were canceled were less well-off than those still paying.MarketWatch - Jan. 20 -
Candidly delivers next-gen benefit solutions for student debt and beyond
Candidly, the category leader in financial wellness benefits, partners with leading employers, recordkeepers, and financial services providers to deliver solutions that bring financial wellness, ...CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Biden announces final round of student loan forgiveness, bringing aid total to nearly $189 billion
The Biden administration announced on Thursday its final round of student loan forgiveness, clearing over $600 million in the debt for thousands of borrowers.CNBC - Jan. 17 -
Biden admin announces last round of student debt relief
The Biden administration announced Thursday its final round of student debt relief, topping off the most loan forgiveness ever given in a presidency. The Department of Education announced it was ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Biden administration has no plans to fine companies if TikTok ban goes into effect
The Biden administration does not plan to levy billions of dollars in fines against companies that allow access to TikTok in the U.S.NBC News - Jan. 16 -
Biden administration looks for ways to keep TikTok available in the U.S.
President Joe Biden’s administration is considering ways to keep TikTok available in the U.S. if a ban that’s scheduled to go into effect on Sunday proceeds, according to three people familiar with ...NBC News - Jan. 16 -
Biden forgives $4.5 billion in student debt for 261,000 borrowers who attended now-defunct Ashford University
The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it would forgive $4.5 billion in student debt for 261,000 borrowers who attended Ashford University.CNBC - Jan. 15 -
Biden administration seeks to avoid default crisis for student loan borrowers as garnishments resume
In a new memo obtained by CNBC, a top official at the U.S. Department of Education lays out ways to avoid a wave of new defaults by student loan borrowers.CNBC - Jan. 15 -
Biden Administration Forgives 260,000 Loans for Ashford University Students
Ashford University was one the country’s largest for-profit college companies at one point.Inc. - Jan. 15 -
Biden administration seeks to avoid default crisis for student loan borrowers as garnishments resume
This year, for the first time in roughly five years, borrowers who have defaulted on their federal student loan debt will face collection activity, including the garnishment of their wages and ...NBC News - Jan. 15 -
The Grammys are still happening, but with refocus on L.A. fires relief
The 2025 Grammys are still happening next month in L.A. with a refocus on fundraising to support wildfire relief.CBS News - Jan. 15 -
Biden says he helped get student debt forgiven for 5 million borrowers. Now it’s Trump’s turn to deal with the crisis.
The Biden White House took big swings at student-loan relief, but its efforts were complicated by opposition.MarketWatch - Jan. 13 -
Biden cancels student loans for 150,000 more borrowers
President Joe Biden announced his administration had approved student loan relief for more than 150,000 borrowers, bringing the total number who have had their student debt cancelled under the ...NBC News - Jan. 13 -
Biden's total student debt relief passes $183 billion, after he forgives another 150,000 borrowers
In his final days in office, President Joe Biden announced that his administration would forgive student debt for more than 150,000 borrowers.CNBC - Jan. 13 -
Biden announces student debt relief for 150,000 borrowers, bringing total helped to more than 5M
The Biden administration announced Monday it was forgiving student loans for more than 150,000 borrowers, bringing the total number of individuals impacted by debt relief in President Biden’s term ...The Hill - Jan. 13 -
More than a million student loan borrowers got debt forgiven in 2024. What to know at tax time
If your student loans were forgiven in 2024, you may be wondering if there are any tax implications.CNBC - Jan. 12 -
Biden administration planning new AI chip export limits that would hit Nvidia, report says
The White House is finalizing additional restrictions on the export of artificial intelligence microchips that would hit companies including Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices, according to a report.MarketWatch - Jan. 9 -
As natural disasters intensify, affected student loan borrowers have options
Federal student loan borrowers affected by the wildfires ripping across Southern California have relief options if they’re worried about keeping up with their payments as they recover.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
As natural disasters intensify, affected student loan borrowers have options
Federal student loan borrowers impacted by the latest wildfires in California and other natural disasters have options if they're struggling.CNBC - Jan. 8 -
5 important credit card debt relief moves to make this January
Certain moves may help you break free from credit card debt, experts say. Here are five to explore this month.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
As student loan bills become a normal part of life again, tax break will be available to many
There's one upside to your student loan payments: They might qualify you for a tax break.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
Can I qualify for credit card debt forgiveness with a low credit score?
A low credit score could limit your debt relief options — but will it make you ineligible for debt forgiveness?CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Biden administration finalizes rule to strike medical debt from credit reports
U.S. consumers will no longer have medical debt appear on their credit reports under to a new rule the CFPB finalized Tuesday.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Medical debt banned from credit reports by new Biden administration rule
Unpaid medical bills will no longer appear on credit reports under a final rule announced by the Biden administration.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Biden Administration Moves to Ban Medical Debt From Credit Reports
The future of the new rule remains in question, however, with President-elect Donald J. Trump set to return to the White House this month.The New York Times - Jan. 7