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Parent PLUS borrowers: consolidate by June 30 or permanently lose income-driven repayment

May 14, 2026 • Student Loans
If you have Parent PLUS loans and want to keep access to income-driven repayment, the deadline to consolidate is June 30, 2026. Processing takes weeks. Act now.

2.6 million borrowers just defaulted on their student loans

May 14, 2026 • Student Loans
The New York Fed says Q1 2026 saw the largest wave of student loan defaults since the pandemic pause ended. A second wave may be coming.

New in the Student Loan tool: a rough PSLF Buyback estimate

April 5, 2026 • Updates
We added an optional buyback section for people working toward PSLF. Here is where to find it, how to use it, and what the numbers mean.

Treasury is taking over student loans: what the “Federal Student Assistance Partnership” actually means for borrowers

March 19, 2026 • Student Loans
The Department of Education is handing student loan operations to the Treasury Department. They are calling it a “partnership.” It is a takeover. Here is what borrowers need to understand.

Appeals court kills SAVE plan: Trump administration celebrates as 7.5 million borrowers face upheaval

March 9, 2026 • Student Loans
A federal appeals court reversed the lower court dismissal, ending the popular SAVE repayment plan. The Trump administration called it unlawful and promised guidance on “next steps” for borrowers. Expect notices in the coming weeks.

Court ruling revives SAVE for now: what borrowers should do next

February 27, 2026 • Student Loans
A federal judge dismissed the case that had blocked SAVE, which allows payments and qualifying forgiveness to resume for now. Here is what changed, what did not, and what to do next.

Variable-rate debt is the risk you can actually control

February 21, 2026 • Personal Finance
If your interest rate can change, your debt can get more expensive without your permission. Here is why variable-rate debt should be the first thing you target.

The SAVE plan is ending -- 7.5 million borrowers need to pick a new plan

February 20, 2026 • Student Loans
If you are enrolled in SAVE, your payments are paused but interest is growing and you are not earning forgiveness credit. Here is what is happening and what to do next.

Reminder: student loan wage garnishment has resumed

February 20, 2026 • Student Loans
The federal government began garnishing wages for defaulted student loan borrowers on January 7, 2026. If you are in default, here is what you need to know.

You can now export and import all your data in one click

February 16, 2026 • Updates
A new Export/Import/Clear feature in the footer lets you back up everything, move to a new browser, or start fresh.
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