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WASHINGTON —  The days of fixed-rate student loans could be coming to a close, with House Republicans on Thursday advancing a proposal that would link rates to financial markets. The GOP-led House Education and the Workforce Committee sent to the full … Continue reading →

Inflexible lenders, limited repayment options and high rates have made private student loans a poor choice for many borrowers. Now, however, people who have exhausted available federal student loans — or those who already have private loans, and want to … Continue reading →

There was a time when most people thought of a college degree as something that delivers opportunities; now, it often delivers overwhelming debt and unemployment. Currently there are $986 billion in outstanding student loans in the United States, and of … Continue reading →

A – As good as it can possibly be. B – Could be better but I like it. C – Middling effort, barely passable. D – Nothing in it for me. E – Hopeless. I’m not voting National again. View … Continue reading →

If you are still paying off student loans, here is some frightening news. This year, the government is likely to turn a $51 billion profit from student loan borrowers—more than most major corporations in America. The forecast profit goes to … Continue reading →

Under the GOP proposal, student loans would be reset every year and based on 10-year Treasury notes, plus an added percentage. For instance, students who receive subsidized or unsubsidized Stafford student loans would pay the Treasury rate, plus 2.5 percentage … Continue reading →

Washington — The days of fixed-rate student loans could be coming to a close, with House Republicans on Thursday advancing a proposal that would link rates to financial markets. The GOP-led House Education and the Workforce Committee sent to the … Continue reading →

As American students now cumulatively owe about $1 trillion in student loan debt, Yahoo is publishing first-person accounts from those who are still paying and those who have lessons to share. Here’s one story. FIRST PERSON | There is no … Continue reading →

By Darrell Delamaide WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — It turns out American college students not only have to pay too much for their education, they also are getting gouged on the “aid” provided by the government to cover these excessive costs. As … Continue reading →

Under the GOP proposal, student loans would be reset every year and based on 10-year Treasury notes, plus an added percentage. For instance, students who receive subsidized or unsubsidized Stafford student loans would pay the Treasury rate, plus 2.5 percentage … Continue reading →