Older people in crosshairs as government restarts Social Security garnishment on student loans
NEW YORK — Christine Farro has cut back on the presents she sends her grandchildren on their birthdays, and she’s put off taking two cats and a…
California, Democratic states sue Trump to stop Education Department cuts
California on Thursday joined Democratic-led states in suing the Trump administration, seeking to halt massive layoffs at the federal Department of Education, alleging the cuts…
The last actions Biden administration will take before Trump comes in
WASHINGTON — Biden administration officials are working against the clock doling out billions in grants and taking other steps to try to preserve at least some…
Higher monthly payments loom for many student loan borrowers
President-elect Donald Trump’s victory last week should bring some clarity to Americans with student loans, but probably not in the way they’d hoped.A flurry of…
Overwhelmed by student loans? A free California program can help you
Student loan debt in California has topped more than $148 billion, and Sacramento wants to help. A new program created by California’s consumer protection agency…
Biden administration announces new student loan cancellations
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is canceling student loans for an additional 206,000 borrowers as part of a new repayment plan that offers a faster route…