While many types of student loan forgiveness are tax-free federally, several states may levy taxes on student loan ...

The total U.S. student loan debt is nearly $1.8 trillion, according to the Education Data Initiative. This breaks down to an estimated $41,618 in total average student loan debt. If you have student ...

Sofi.com Student loan consolidation is often seen as a quick fix to simplify the repayment process, but it’s not always as straightforward as it seems. While consolidating your loans can make your ...

As of 2026, some loan borrowers may face a sizable tax bill ...

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Inflation is once again on the rise, with January's Consumer Price Index showing an increase to 3%, up from 2.9% in December and 2.7% in November. While these numbers might seem small, they add up ...

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Recent changes to the federal student aid program have drastically shifted the way many Americans will pay for college in the future, both for themselves and their children. But many people are ...

At the beginning of July, President Donald Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), a comprehensive package of reforms to taxes and government spending. 1 While the package touches ...