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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Major private student-loan companies are 'excited' about Trump's repayment overhaul

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President Donald Trump's student-loan repayment changes could prompt more borrowers to turn to private lending.

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Trump takes another key step toward rolling out his major student-loan repayment changes this summer

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President Donald Trump's administration is entering the next phase in its student-loan repayment overhaul.

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Student-loan borrowers are facing debt-relief whiplash under Trump

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President Donald Trump's administration is creating uncertainty for student-loan borrowers.

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Student-loan forgiveness for public servants is at risk under Trump's plan to ax cheaper monthly payments, Democratic lawmakers say

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Sen. Jeff Merkley
Sen. Jeff Merkley raised concerns about ending the SAVE student-loan repayment plan.

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She was a first-generation college grad. Now, she has $55,000 in student loans and is postponing having kids.

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Eryn Bostwick
Eryn Bostwick, 37, is delaying having kids because of her student loan debt.

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Student-loan borrowers behind on payments now have more time to figure out a plan — and protect their tax refunds

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Some student-loan borrowers are at risk of having their tax refunds seized this year.

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Student-loan borrowers behind on payments are getting a major break

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Education Sec. Linda McMahon
Education Sec. Linda McMahon said that wage garnishments for defaulted student-loan borrowers are on pause.

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