President Joe Biden has forgiven over $166 billion in student debt—see how much in each state
Fixes to existing forgiveness programs and a brief window under the new SAVE program allowed President Biden to forgiven $166 billion in student debt.
With Trump's win, student debt relief is in question. Here's what to know.
President-elect Donald Trump has called the Biden administration's student loan relief efforts a "total catastrophe."
What a Trump presidency might mean for student loan forgiveness
Several of President Biden's efforts at loan relief are in jeopardy, including a repayment plan with millions of borrowers waiting in limbo.
Student Loan Debt Relief Has Been A 'Lifeline' For Borrowers, Survey Says
KEY TAKEAWAYS The COVID-19 federal student loan payment pause helped many borrowers during the depths of the pandemic, according to a news survey from the government's consumer finance watchdog.After payments restarted in 2023,
6 Student Loan Forgiveness Updates As Trump Returns To White House
Here are six critical updates on federal student loan forgiveness and repayment initiatives as Trump plans his return to the White House.
What Donald Trump's election means for student loan holders
As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, millions of Americans who were counting on the government to forgive their student loan debt are now worried they may be left without any relief.
Illinois medical debt relief program has erased $72M of debt so far. Who is qualified?
The Medical Debt Relief Pilot Program launched on July 1 – the start of the state’s 2025 fiscal year. Since then, it has ...
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Need Credit Card Debt Relief? Debt Management Could Help
If you’ve been denied a credit card hardship plan or offered terms that you can’t afford, credit counseling may get your ...
Does debt consolidation or debt forgiveness make more sense with bad credit?
As the interest charges compound, it's easy for this type of debt to grow out of control, especially given today's rates. But ...
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Four Options for Dealing With Your Debt (and How to Choose the Right One for You)
you might start researching specific debt relief programs available that can provide assistance. That's great! However, each type of program has its own pros and cons that you should carefully ...
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Illinois program wipes out medical debt for 52K residents
Illinois will erase $72 million in medical debt for over 52,000 residents, Gov. JB Pritzker announced Thursday. Funding from ...
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Debt Relief: What It Is & When You Should Seek It
When comparing debt relief programs or options, it’s important to consider both the good and the bad. Debt relief isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. There are different ways you can approach ...
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Illinois medical debt relief program erases $72M of debt thus far
More than 52,000 Illinois residents have been relieved of $72 million of medical debt under a state pilot program that ...
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Pritzker Announces $72 Million Medical Debt Relief For 52,000 In State
CHICAGO- The State of Illinois’ Medical Debt Relief Pilot Program has relieved more than $72 million worth of medical debt ...
Debt Relief for Austin, Texas Residents with Higher Incomes
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Gov. Pritzker announces $72M in medical debt relief for over 52,000 Illinoisans
The State of Illinois’ Medical Debt Relief Pilot Program has relieved more than $72 million worth of medical debt for 52,745 ...
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Better Debt Solutions: Achieve Financial Freedom
These strategies are designed to help reduce or eliminate your debt through structured programs tailored to your situation. For example, debt consolidation can simplify your payments by ...