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Australia announced a sweeping plan to forgive 20% of student debt
The move, which could take effect in June if the current Labor government stays in power, would era…
Hannah Abraham
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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.
A millennial said she regrets her degrees and recommends people do their homework before pursuing h…
Jacob Zinkula
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Some student-loan borrowers might get debt cancellation now that a major forgiveness program is back
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program was paused in May as borrowers were transitioned away f…
Ayelet Sheffey
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The national debt crisis is set to worsen no matter who wins the election — here's what you can do to protect your portfolio
Don't expect politicians to address the issue of soaring national debt anytime soon. For investors,…
Christine Ji
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35,000 student-loan borrowers in public service are getting $1.2 billion in debt wiped out after fixes to a key relief program
The Education Department approved another batch of student-loan borrowers for debt relief through t…
Ayelet Sheffey
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How immigration reform will supercharge the labor market, reduce national debt by over $600 billion in the next 2 decades: Research Affiliates CIO
Declining US fertility rates and an aging workforce make immigration reform an "economic necessity,…
Christine Ji
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I was drowning in $370,000 of student loan debt with my salary as a teacher. Then, it was all forgiven.
A woman with a Ph.D. and $370,000 in student loan debt struggled to pay down her loans. She cried w…
Sarah Graves
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A millennial couple details how they went from $150,000 in debt to a net worth of $1.5 million in a decade without elite jobs or risky investments
Lawrence Delva-Gonzalez grew his net worth through investing heavily in retirement accounts, buying…
Noah Sheidlower
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Student-loan borrowers can expect more debt relief before Biden's term is up, a top White House House official says
White House chief of staff Jeff Zients told Axios that more student-loan forgiveness is coming for …
Ayelet Sheffey
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A Gen Xer with a 6-figure salary and over $315,000 in debt can't afford a home: 'This country has failed us'
Shirin Tajani works two jobs, six days a week, but can't keep up with her student loan and credit c…
Ayelet Sheffey
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Welcome to the 'tepid twenties,' a decade of sluggish growth and rising debt, IMF chief says
"Inflation is not fully defeated. Fiscal buffers have been depleted. And debt is up," Kristalina Ge…
Filip De Mott
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Student-loan borrowers in public service will now have to wait until July for their debt relief forms to be processed
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is transferring away from student-loan company MOHELA, …
Ayelet Sheffey
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I live on a boat to help me pay off my $80,000 student-loan debt. Living this way has expenses, but I think there's a financial upside.
Cody Plante regrets his graduate school loans and said now he may die with some debt if he doesn't …
Jen Glantz
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A key student-loan forgiveness program will soon be paused. Here's what you need to know.
Student-loan company MOHELA will no longer be the sole processor of the Public Service Loan Forgive…
Ayelet Sheffey
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These student-loan borrowers qualify for debt cancellation through the government, but they're struggling to get the same relief on their private balances: 'I feel so defeated. I feel trapped.'
Biden forgave student loans for borrowers who went to schools accused of fraud. Private borrowers a…
Ayelet Sheffey
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Half of world's poorest need urgent debt relief: UNDP
Fifty-four developing economies accounting for more than half of the world's poorest people need ur…
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Some student-loan companies are offering borrowers cheaper payments before the October restart. Making the switch could strip away a range of debt relief programs.
Student-loan payments are about to resume, and some companies are persuading borrowers to refinance…
Ayelet Sheffey
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Student-loan borrowers in public service are facing a key change starting in May — and it'll mean delays in their debt cancellation progress
Starting in May, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program will move from MOHELA to Federal Stude…
Ayelet Sheffey
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A new student-loan company is now taking over the accounts of public servants seeking debt cancellation
Along with account transfers, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness waiver expires in four months. Ad…
Ayelet Sheffey
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A Denver basic-income program gave people up to $1,000 a month. One dad used it to find housing and support his kids, but without the program he went back to living in his car.
Jarun Laws received $500 monthly payments and $6,500 upfront from the Denver Basic Income Project, …