It’s a new year for student loans, and big changes are happening that will impact millions of borrowers across the country.

You can now redeem Bilt Points for student loan payments. But don't expect it to wipe out your debt. Dashia is the consumer insights editor for CNET. She specializes in data-driven analysis and news ...

On May 30, the Education Department’s Federal Student Aid office announced the new federal student loan interest rates for ...

Falling short on rent happens more often than you’d think. Medical bills pile up, work hours get cut or an unexpected car repair drains your savings right before rent is due. Personal loans are ...

Most students can use financial aid to cover on-campus and off-campus housing costs, but there are some exceptions Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Aly J. Yale is a contributor at Buy Side ...

The "One Big, Beautiful Bill" created a new repayment plan starting in 2026 that will reduce the amount of loans some borrowers can have. Loan forgiveness will once again be taxable, and some ...

Earnest is a student loan lender that offers both student loan refinancing and private student loans. Qualified borrowers will not only find low interest rates at Earnest, they’ll find a customized ...

Rent assistance loans are available if you're facing a shortfall. A personal loan for rent is a temporary solution, and you'll need a repayment plan. Consider rental assistance programs and other ...

If you have student loans, you've likely noticed just how much the rules around forgiveness have changed lately. From the restart of previously paused payments to sweeping overhauls of repayment plans ...

The government plans to seize portions of borrowers' paychecks to the cover defaulted debts. Here's what you should do now to ...