student loans

UK first-time buyers are reportedly getting older due to financial pressures concerning flats, students loans, and kids. Additionally, one in three individuals starts a family before they manage to own a home of their own.

Colton Rockwell transitioned his online reselling side hustle into a full-time career after paying off over $10,000 in credit card debt. He now sells on platforms like eBay, Depop, Poshmark, and Facebook Marketplace, aiming to gross $100,000 to $120,000 annually.

Millennials are divided into two distinct groups: older millennials (ages 36-45) with higher homeownership and income, similar to boomers, while younger millennials (ages 27-35) face lower homeownership rates and financial challenges like student loans and high rent. Research from the National Association of Realtors and the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis highlights a widening gap, with younger millennials buying smaller homes, making smaller down payments, and struggling with debt.

Millions of borrowers are facing higher monthly payments as the government dismantles the SAVE plan, an income-driven repayment option. This change is contributing to a surge in student loan defaults, as borrowers struggle to get their lives back on track.

Over 4.2 million people defaulted on student loans between April 2025 and March 2026, according to an Associated Press analysis. The surge in defaults has left millions striving to regain financial stability.

The article argues that attending community college or pursuing blue-collar certification programs can save families over $114,000 in debt compared to four-year universities, while also providing job security and higher wages in fields like plumbing and electrician work. It highlights the financial burden of student loans and contrasts the costs of undergraduate education ($38,000 annually) with community college ($3,890 annually).

The article details the author's experience of skipping college to start multiple companies, emphasizing the changing job market, the impact of AI, and lessons learned about adaptability, hiring autonomous employees, and engagement as a business metric.

An official report claims student loans were 'mis-sold' by the Government. The report is described as 'damning' in its assessment of the government's handling of the issue.

Borrowers, future borrowers, and those repaying student loans may be affected by changes starting July 1. The article highlights potential impacts on how loans are borrowed and repaid but does not specify details.

A judge's ruling has granted nursing and other graduate fields 'professional' status for student loans, allowing higher loan limits. Students in nursing, physical therapy, and related fields now qualify for increased borrowing.

Students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy, and other fields are now eligible for higher student loan limits following a judge's ruling that granted nursing the 'professional' label for loan purposes.

Students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy, and several other fields are now eligible for higher student loan limits following a judge's ruling that granted nursing the 'professional' label.

Students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy, and several other fields will now be eligible for higher student loan limits following a judge's ruling that granted nursing the 'professional' label for loan purposes.

A federal judge blocked part of a Trump administration rule that limited student loan caps for graduate programs in nursing, physical therapy, and other fields, increasing loan limits for these students. The ruling also removed theology from eligibility for higher loan limits.

The article covers an update on the FIFA World Cup, the science behind soccer, and upcoming changes to student loans.

The author applied for a job for the first time in over 20 years and secured a position as a test proctor. She faced challenges updating her resume, including verifying old work dates and references, but used LinkedIn and physical copies of past resumes to reconstruct her career history.

The article discusses whether parents should pay off their child's student loans, suggesting a cash gift might be better allocated elsewhere while cautioning about potential inheritance tax consequences.

The Education Department will reduce student loan interest rates by 1 percent for borrowers enrolled in automatic payments starting July 1, effective through June 30, 2028. Borrowers must enroll in auto pay by Sept. 30 to qualify.

Borrowers who enroll in autopay can significantly reduce their student loan interest rates. The benefit becomes effective on July 1.

Elyse Burns, a 28-year-old, paid off her law school student loans by selling art on Etsy. She began selling stickers and coloring books at age 18 and generated nearly $5 million last year.

Two advocacy groups, the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) and the PA Education Association, filed a lawsuit against the Education Department over its cap on student loan amounts for physician associates and assistants. The legal action challenges recent loan limitations imposed by the department.

The university finance tsar criticizes Labour for changing student loan conditions, calling the move 'sneaky'.

An inquiry revealed that thousands of individuals took out student loans without fully understanding the terms, leading to concerns about informed consent. The findings highlight a lack of transparency in the loan process and potential misrepresentation of financial obligations.

The Treasury select committee heard from over 52,000 graduates who criticized student loan interest rates and repayment terms as 'extortionate' and 'not reasonable.' The inquiry highlights widespread frustration over the 'ballooning cost of degree course debts' and the financial burden on graduates.

The article discusses the pause on student loan payments until 2028 and questions whether individuals should pay them early. It also touches on the topic of 'grade inflation' as an additional discussion point.

Dr. Brandon Axelrod, an oral and maxillofacial surgery resident in New York City, uses balloon art as a side hustle to pay off his student loan debt. The article highlights his innovative approach to managing financial obligations while pursuing his medical career.