'A band-aid on a serious wound': More student-loan borrowers are at risk of Social Security and tax refund seizures once Trump's pause lifts

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Millions of student-loan borrowers are at risk of losing their federal benefits once President Donald Trump's pause on garnishments lifts.

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Trump's admin confirms that selling federal student loans to private companies is still on the table

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Why SCOTUS' rejection of Biden's student-loan forgiveness plays a big role in its Trump tariff decision

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The Supreme Court's decision overturning President Donald Trump's tariffs partly relies on its earlier ruling that struck down broad student-loan forgiveness.

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Trump's plan to 'deprioritize' student-loan oversight has lawmakers worried about how your servicer is performing

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren requested information on the performance of student-loan servicers.

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Student-loan borrowers are now getting checks in the mail through a $100 million settlement with a major lender

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Former CFPB Director Rohit Chopra reached a settlement with Navient over claims the lender overcharged student-loan borrowers.

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Student-loan borrowers in public service are in a growing debt relief bind

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Student-loan borrowers in public service are facing debt relief uncertainty.

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Student-loan forgiveness emails are going out to a new batch of borrowers

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Student loan borrowers who have reached their payment threshold are now eligible for forgiveness.

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Their goal is a peaceful retirement. Up to half a million dollars in student loans is standing in the way.

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High student-loan balances are weighing on borrowers' retirement goals.

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Not enough student-loan borrowers know about this way to get rid of their debt

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More student-loan borrowers are discharging their debt through bankruptcy.

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A new report shows how Trump's sweeping student-loan changes are poised to reshape repayment for borrowers and private lenders

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Private student-loan companies told Sen. Elizabeth Warren that they expect more business opportunities due to federal repayment changes.

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