Key Takeaways Americans owe $1.66 trillion in student loan debt, but the average per-borrower balance varies dramatically by state.Even as total student debt has climbed, the average balance per ...

Some types of student loan forgiveness will be taxed again after five years of being tax-free. The change will impact borrowers in income-driven repayment plans who have their debts canceled as a ...

Rates on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans jumped up last week. Despite the rise, if you're interested in getting a private student loan, you can still get a relatively low rate. Private Studen ...

There are about 3.1 million federal student loan borrowers aged 62 or older. Many of these borrowers, who are in retirement, ...

Around 7.9 million student loan borrowers entered delinquency in the first three quarters of 2025 alone, according to a new report by The Century Foundation.

Student debt is preventing many borrowers from achieving life milestones, such as buying a home, retiring, or starting a family. There may be some steps you can take to help achieve your milestones.