Student loan forgiveness is federally tax-free, but borrowers in five states may owe state income taxes on forgiven amounts.

If you were among federal student loan borrowers who received forgiveness in 2024, you may be on the hook to pay state income tax.

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While most people associate 529 money with college tuition, the plans can cover much more. "Educational supplies, like ...

The government shutdown means further disruption for the U.S. Education Department, which has seen half of its employees laid ...

(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File) NEW YORK (AP) — Gen Z has seen its credit scores drop more than any other generation over the past year, largely because of student loan debt, according to a new report ...

Overall, some 42.3 million borrowers owe $1.67 trillion in student loans, according to the Education Department.

A September Fed rate cut is likely, though it's expected to be a small 0.25-percentage-point reduction. Private student loans with variable rates may see small interest savings, but fixed-rate and ...

If you hit your federal student loan limit in the first year or two of a three-or four-year program, your only option will be private loans. With school back in session now pretty much everywhere, ...