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Paying for college can feel impossible, and many students turn to federal loans to bridge the gap. One of the most common options is a Direct…

Alberto Case | Getty ImagesMore from Financial Advisor Playbook:Here’s a look at other stories affecting the financial advisor business.More than 12 million student loan borrowers are…

Westpac and Macquarie are the last of the big five to pass on February’s cash rate hike to their variable home loan rates, joining a flood…

Julpo | E+ | Getty ImagesThe student loan delinquency rate is surging, new research finds. Nearly 25% of student loan borrowers with a payment due are…

U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 20, 2025. Evelyn Hockstein | ReutersThe Trump…

Andreypopov | Istock | Getty ImagesThe Trump administration has identified more than 40,000 borrowers eligible for federal student loan forgiveness in January, a recent court filing…

Parents who took out student loans for their child’s education could be excluded from affordable repayment plans and loan forgiveness programs in the coming months if…

Discover was once a major player in the home equity loans business, but you may have noticed these products are no longer available for new applicants.…

The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau headquarters in Washington, Feb. 2, 2025.Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesFederal student loan borrowers submitted a record number of complaints…

I came across a chart the other day on Instagram that showed how a 30-year fixed is paid down over time.They chose an interest rate of…