Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Adam Minsky is an attorney and writer focusing on student loans. As President Joe Biden leaves behind a mixed student loan ...

Key Takeaways Borrowers under Income-Driven Repayment plans that have made enough payments to qualify for a loan discharge will soon receive tax-free forgiveness after months of pauses.Although ...

In 2026, federal student loan forgiveness may be taxable. Borrowers who qualify this year could face higher tax bills because ...

Elizabeth Guevara is a personal finance reporter who explains the world of business and economics and how it impacts your finances. She joined Investopedia in 2024. Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post The ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Farrington writes about higher education and student loans. Starting January 1, 2026, certain types of student loan ...

Dashia is the consumer insights editor for CNET. She specializes in data-driven analysis and news at the intersection of tech, personal finance and consumer sentiment. Dashia investigates economic ...

The Department of Education is working through a backlog of income-driven repayment applications. Advocates are urging quick processing before borrowers face new taxes on student-loan forgiveness next ...

When you have a large student loan balance, you may struggle to keep up with monthly payments or to qualify for other types of credit. This can be especially true for private student loan borrowers ...

You have /5 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. Education Secretary Linda McMahon received a litany of demands this week from Sen. Bernie Sanders and ...

(The Center Square) — The U.S. Department of Education has paused student loan forgiveness with no clear timeline of when it will resume. The Income-Based Repayment plan, a student loan forgiveness ...