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- 1Fed Rate Hike: What It Means for Women's Finances▼Fed Raised Rates: Here Is What It Means For Women’s Finances
The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates again, and financial commentators, including Forbes, are breaking down what the increase means for women's personal finances. Analysts point to higher borrowing costs on credit cards, student loans and mortgages, alongside better returns on savings, and note that women, who on average carry more student debt and hold less in savings, may feel the effects differently from men.
- 2Student Loan Borrowers Sue Education Department Over Botched Discharges▼Student Loan Borrowers Sue Education Department For Botching Loan Discharges
A group of federal student loan borrowers has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Education, accusing it of mishandling loan discharges that borrowers were promised. The suit alleges the department failed to follow through on relief programs, leaving borrowers with debts that should have been erased and compounding financial strain during ongoing debates over student debt policy.
- 3Two student loan borrowers sue Department of Education over credit damage▼Two student loan borrowers suing Department of Education over credit issues
Two federal student loan borrowers are suing the US Department of Education, saying loan servicing failures and misreported payment records have damaged their credit scores. They argue the department is responsible for errors passed on to credit bureaus, and the case could affect how millions of borrowers' loans are reported and disputed.
- 4Treasury opens student loan support center as defaults hit 9.3 million▼Treasury launches student loan support center as new data show 9.3 million borrowers in default
The US Treasury has launched a new student loan support center, following fresh data showing that 9.3 million federal student loan borrowers are now in default. The move aims to give borrowers a single point of help for repayment options and resolving delinquency, as the number of Americans behind on their loans reaches some of its highest levels on record.
- 5What to do if you can't repay your student loans▼Here's what you need to do if you can't repay your student loans
US local news outlets are running guidance for borrowers struggling to repay student loans, outlining the options available when payments cannot be made, such as contacting loan servicers, exploring income-driven repayment plans, deferment or forbearance. The advice comes as many borrowers face renewed payment obligations and financial pressure, prompting renewed public interest in how to manage student debt.
- 6Education Department Extends Deadline for Student Loan Rate Discount▼Education Department extends deadline for student loan interest rate discount
The US Department of Education has extended the deadline for borrowers to enroll in its student loan interest rate discount, according to CNBC. The discount reduces the interest rate for borrowers who sign up for automatic payments. Borrowers who missed the original cutoff now have additional time to apply and lower the cost of repaying their federal student loans.
- 7Student Loan Borrowers Get Dec. 31 Deadline for Discount▼Student loan borrowers now have until Dec. 31 to snag a discount
Federal student loan borrowers have until December 31 to secure a discount on their payments. The deadline gives borrowers a limited window to act before the opportunity closes. With repayment pressures mounting and personal finance topics drawing wide attention in the US, the announcement is drawing interest from the millions of Americans managing student debt.
- 8Education Department Launches New Student Loan Resolution Portal●Major Update For Student Loans As Education Department Debuts New Resolution Portal
The US Department of Education has rolled out a new online portal allowing student loan borrowers to resolve issues with their loans directly. The update is being reported by Forbes and is drawing attention from borrowers seeking faster answers on repayment plans, forgiveness applications, and servicing disputes amid ongoing changes to the federal loan system.
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The US Department of Education has extended the deadline for student loan borrowers to keep or obtain a discount for enrolling in automatic payments. The autopay discount typically lowers interest rates slightly for borrowers who set up automatic monthly debits. Borrowers now have additional time to enroll or maintain the benefit, easing concerns among those transitioning back into repayment.