Millions of people have gotten a break from paying their federal student loans during the pandemic. But there's been no relief for millions of others with private student loans who may not realize ...

It's not a myth: you really can get rid of your student loans in court. For decades, student-loan borrowers seeking relief through bankruptcy rarely succeeded. However, 2022 guidance implemented by ...

The success rate for US student loan borrowers seeking to discharge their debt through bankruptcy has climbed sharply in recent years, reaching 87%, according to a new academic study. The findings ...

People with private student loans have been struggling during the pandemic. Their loans aren't eligible for the government's penalty-free repayment pause, which is in effect until at least Oct. 1 for ...

In the early 2000’s, James Rosen took out $60,000 in federal student loans to help his two daughters pay for college. Over the next two decades, he worked to pay down the debt. But he also suffered ...

If you're deep in debt, at what point are you actually bankrupt? Before declaring bankruptcy, you have a few options to consider first. John, a 20-year-old from Nashville, is overwhelmed with debt. "I ...

In 2020, the federal government paused collections efforts on defaulted federal student loans, part of pandemic relief efforts. While Congress said payments would start again in 2023, the pause ...

Federal or private parent student loans can bridge the funding gap for children, but each comes with advantages and drawbacks ...