With the rising cost of higher education, more students and families are turning to federal student loans to bridge financial gaps. However, borrowing for education comes with its own costs, and understanding these costs is vital for long-term financial well-being.

As the cost of attending college continues to rise, more students and families are turning to federal student loans to fill financial gaps. But borrowing money for school comes at

Federal student loans typically offer the lowest interest rates, but they can only finance so much of one's education. Oftentimes, borrowers also need to take out a private student loan in ...

Student loan delinquencies soared in early 2025, impacting millions of borrowers' credit scores as unpaid debts climb to $1.63 trillion. Image (c) Consumer

U.S. student loan debt reaches $1.6T as delinquencies rise to 7.74%. Click for my look at the data and what the rising debt levels mean for the economy.

With wage garnishment for defaulted student loans starting up this summer and SAVE borrowers gearing up for higher monthly payments, you might be considering a private student loan as a more affordable way to pay down your debt.