More student-loan borrowers are falling behind on payments — and their paychecks are at risk

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Defaulted student-loan borrowers are at risk of wage garnishment this summer.

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A major private student-loan company is prepping for a 'significant expansion' due to Trump's repayment changes. Here's what it means for borrowers.

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During the 2024 presidential election, the economy was a key advantage for Donald Trump.

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How Trump's big spending bill will overhaul repayment for millions of student-loan borrowers

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President Donald Trump's spending bill overhauls student-loan repayment.

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A Gen X truck driver regrets going to college at 40. He wanted a dream job, but instead got $140K in student debt.

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Kenneth Ferraro says he's struggled to find a job in his field of study after pursuing a college degree in his 40s.

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Married student-loan borrowers' monthly payments could surge next month under a new move by Trump's administration

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Trump's administration suggests married student-loan borrowers could see higher monthly payments.

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The way Americans pay for higher education is changing

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40 elite colleges are being sued over accusations they colluded to increase tuition by $6,200 — primarily by overcharging divorced parents

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Cornell University is among the schools accused of colluding to raise tuition.

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A millennial with a doctoral degree and over $250k in student-loan debt says she's been looking for a job for 4 years. She wishes she prioritized work experience over education.

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A. Rasberry has struggled to find a job in her field of study for the past four years after earning her doctorate in business administration.

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A millennial woman who made nearly $250k secretly working 2 jobs says it helped her enter a relationship for the 'right reasons' — not financial security

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A millennial woman said that secretly working two jobs helped her pay off her student debt, but that homeownership is still out of reach for her in California. The source of the story isn't pictured.

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Meet the millennials who got student-loan forgiveness and now have the freedom to save for retirement, grow their families, and consider going back to school

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Millennials who received student-loan forgiveness have been able to invest in their futures.

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