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How Employers Are Helping Employees Bridge the Student Loan-Retirement Gap

A new study found that paying off student loans is impeding certain Americans' ability to accumulate retirement savings, particularly those who earn higher wages in America.

Uncertainty Clouds Future of Student Loan Relief After Program Expires

Uncertainty Clouds Future of Student Loan Relief After Program Expires

According to new data provided by the Education Department, over 3.7 million Americans have collectively received over $136 billion in student loan forgiveness-an unparalleled degree of relief.

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Biden Administration Announces Additional $4.9 Billion in Student Loan Debt for 73,600 Borrowers

Biden administration announces a groundbreaking $4.9 billion discharge in student loan debt, bringing the total relief to an impressive $136.6 billion. Read more below

Biden's $4.8 Billion Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Offers New Beginnings for Thousands

Biden's $4.8 Billion Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Offers New Beginnings for Thousands

On Wednesday, the Biden administration said that it will erase an extra $4.8 billion of 80,300 students' student loan debt.

Did the Stimulus Package Drops Student Loan? What to Do Before Forbearance Ends

Did Stimulus Package Drops Student Loan? What to Do Before Forbearance Ends

Here are the things you should be prepared for when the student loan forbearance ends.

Education Department Extends Student Loan Payment Pause Through January

Education Department Extends Student Loan Payment Pause Through January

The Department of Education announced that student loan payments and collection freeze are extended through January 31, 2021.

Student Loan: Do You Think You Owe $1.6 trillion Debt? Here is How to Know If You Are

Student Loan: Do You Think You Owe $1.6 Trillion Debt? Here's How to Know

The updated student loan debt statistics claim that 45 million borrowers owe more than $1.6 trillion in debt. Here is what to know about it.

Things Your Lawyers Won't Reveal To You about Bankruptcy Filing

Bankruptcy filing has its advantages and disadvantages. Before doing so, make sure you are making the right decision and talk to your lawyers if filing bankruptcy is the best thing to do to save your business and assets.

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US Considers Strategies to Address Rising National Debt

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Survey Shows Women Are Generous Diners, Spotting Friends $24 on Average

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Goldman Sachs Targets Private Equity After Credit Suisse Shakeup

In an attempt to fill the hole left by unrest at regional banks and the sale of Credit Suisse, American investment bank Goldman Sachs is pushing its way into the lending market for asset managers and private equity.

Tight Grad Market? Here's How to Get Hired (On a Budget!)

A survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers states that employers intend to recruit 5.8% fewer recent college graduates from this year's class than they did from the class of 2023.

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Dow Unexpectedly Soars to 40,000, Marking the Highest for Wall Street

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Sustainable Investing Made Easy: Low-Cost ESG Fund Options for May 2024

Regular investors continue to desire ESG funds, despite some opponents labeling them as "woke" investing. These funds consider a portfolio's firms' financial fundamentals in addition to their environmental, social, and governance considerations.

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