Research shows that Black Americans are more likely than White Americans to file for bankruptcy and to choose Chapter 13, which is more expensive and often less successful than Chapter 7.

Filing for bankruptcy could be a smart move in certain cases, but in others, debt relief could make more sense.

Because of a recent proposed settlement with the CFPB, some private student loan borrowers may see a stop to collections efforts.

Even after financial aid, low-income students often pay $20,000 a year or more to attend California’s private colleges.

FAFSA applications for the 2024-2025 academic year are due June 30, after which the application will be unavailable on the ...

The CFPB and the National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts—a group of fifteen securitization trusts that acquire, pool, and securitize ...

More than 3.5 million at or above the age of 60 hold student loan debt, collectively amounting to over $125 billion.

Sallie Mae, which formally operates under the updated name SLM, posted an earnings miss after the close on Thursday. American Express follows early Friday. SLM stock fell in late trade. SLM offers ...

The short answer is yes, most collections debt can be eliminated through bankruptcy, but the type of bankruptcy you file ...

Advocates are concerned hundreds of thousands of Arizona borrowers could be on the hook for significantly more expensive ...

With President Donald Trump back in the White House, a number of student loan programs face uncertainty. Trump is a vocal ...