Student Debt October

Biden Cancels Another $4.5 Billion in Student Debt

The executive decision will help 60,000 borrowers, bringing the total number of public service workers getting loan forgiveness to more than 1 million.

Business - Inc. - October 17

U.S. forgives $4.5 billion in student debt for 60,000 public employees

The Biden administration's latest round of relief should have borrowers learning of their canceled debt in coming weeks.

Biden unveils new student debt plan for people with financial hardships

President Joe Biden's plans to forgive student debt have hit legal roadblocks. Now a new plan would look to help people experiencing financial hardships.

3 ways to make your credit card debt cheaper this October

With rates averaging nearly 23%, credit card debt is expensive right now — but there are ways to reduce the costs.

Student debt cancelled for 1 million public servants, as other relief remains in limbo

Biden administration touts the milestone while courts are blocking other parts of the White House’s student-loan agenda

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

Biden forgives more student loans: 60,000 borrowers will get notices canceling $4.5 billion in debt

The Biden administration announced on Thursday that it was forgiving another $4.5 billion in student debt for over 60,000 borrowers.

Business - CNBC - October 17

Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program Has Canceled Debt for Over One Million People

An effort to revive and maximize use of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program has resulted in student loan forgiveness for over one million people.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

4.8M borrowers, including 1M in public service, have had student debt forgiven, Biden admin says

The Biden administration announced it has provided student debt relief to more than 1 million borrowers who work in public service and 4.8 million borrowers in total.

Student-loan borrowers facing financial hardship could get debt forgiveness — if Biden’s new plan survives

Student-loan borrowers struggling financially may have a path toward debt relief if the Biden administration gets its way.

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

Biden's latest student debt plan would create forgiveness path for borrowers facing financial ruin

The Biden administration introduced a proposal to deliver student loan forgiveness to millions of people experiencing devastating financial hardship.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Here's how an 86-year-old grandmother got her nearly $32,000 private student loan debt forgiven

Some lenders of private student loans offer disabled borrowers a way to get their debt forgiven. But the process is difficult to learn about and to navigate.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

‘I became very frugal’: My husband and I are 40. I have $200,000 in student debt, while he has $600,000 in retirement savings. Are we in trouble?

“Neither of us will have an inheritance and everything we have, we built together.”

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

What debt types does debt consolidation cover?

Debt consolidation can be a smart way to cut down on interest charges — but there are limitations to know about.

Trump and student loans

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story What Trump's win means for student loan forgiveness Advocates are now focusing ...

Politics - The Hill - 15 hours ago

The great wall of debt

Given the pile of maturing financing, 2025 and 2026 will prove challenging years for investors

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Almanac: October 20

"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.

Almanac: October 27

"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.

The economic October surprise

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Consumers feel more confident ahead of Election Day A new survey shows that ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Will credit card debt forgiveness cover my $40,000 debt?

Getting rid of your credit card debt is important, but is debt forgiveness the right approach? Here's what to know.

Will credit card debt forgiveness cover my $15,000 debt?

If you're trying to tackle $15,000 in credit card debt, it's important to find the right strategy first.

Will credit card debt forgiveness cover my $25,000 debt?

With credit card interest rates high, many borrowers may need forgiveness now. But can it cover $25,000 worth of debt?

Will credit card debt forgiveness cover my $3,000 debt?

Stuck with a $3,000 credit card bill? Here's how to get help now.

Will debt collectors sue over a $3,000 credit card debt?

A $3,000 credit card debt may seem minor, but some debt collectors could still aggressively pursue it. Here's why.

This week on "Sunday Morning" (October 20)

A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.

The 'October Theory' of Changing Your Life

As part of the “October Theory” trend, people are rethinking their approach to the last three months of the year. They’re mostly using it as a time to set goals and reflect.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 20

This week on "Sunday Morning" (October 27)

A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.

Eurozone inflation rises to 2% in October

Annual figure is slightly above expectations and matched the ECB’s target

Business - Financial Times - October 31

October was one of the driest months in history

The month of October proved to be one of the driest months in American history with various states reporting no rain for 31 days. Cities including New York, Houston, Dallas, Philadelphia and San ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

University student dies after incident at gym

Police say the death is "being treated as unexplained".

Medical student shot dead at Memphis cancer walk

A medical student was shot and killed at a cancer walk in Memphis over the weekend. Authorities have charged her ex-boyfriend with murder.

School unaware killer 'spiked' student - inquest

Scarlett Jenkinson had given another student cannabis sweets before being moved to Brianna's school.

Students in Helene-ravaged Buncombe County return to school

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — One month after Hurricane Helene destroyed mountain towns, swept away homes and upended countless lives here, thousands of Buncombe County’s students returned to school Friday.

Clemson fraternity embraces student in intellectual disability program

At Clemson University in South Carolina, the ClemsonLIFE program gives students with intellectual disabilities a chance to learn life skills for independent living. But as much as the program ...

Your A student is average — don’t blame the SAT and ACT

The better students and parents understand high school grades and standardized tests, the better they can position themselves for academic success.

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Students and parents swap the bus for biking to school together

Only 11% of students in the U.S. still bike to school. But in some cities, parents and their kids are skipping the bus and forming a caravan to bike to school together. Itay Hod has the story.

Brown University suspends Students for Justice in Palestine organization

World - Yahoo News - October 27

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