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    Fed Rate Hike: What It Means for Women's Finances▼Fed Raised Rates: Here Is What It Means For Women’s Finances✉newsBusinessFinance5 d ago

    The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates again, and financial commentators, including Forbes, are breaking down what the increase means for women's personal finances. Analysts point to higher borrowing costs on credit cards, student loans and mortgages, alongside better returns on savings, and note that women, who on average carry more student debt and hold less in savings, may feel the effects differently from men.

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    Trump administration plans to limit student loans for arts and humanities majors●Trump administration plans to cut access to student loans for arts and humanities majors✉newsLifeEducation19 h ago

    The Trump administration is planning to cut access to federal student loans for students majoring in arts and humanities fields. The move, reported by US media, would restrict federal borrowing for certain degree programs. Student groups and university officials are expected to push back, arguing it would steer students away from liberal arts education and reshape access to higher education funding.

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    Treasury opens student loan support center as defaults hit 9.3 million▼Treasury launches student loan support center as new data show 9.3 million borrowers in default✉newsBusinessPersonal Finance3 d ago

    The US Treasury Department has launched a new support center for student loan borrowers, coinciding with data showing 9.3 million borrowers are now in default. The initiative is aimed at helping distressed borrowers navigate repayment options and relief programs as federal collection activity resumes. The scale of default is drawing attention to the mounting strain on households and the government's efforts to address it.

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    What to do if you can't repay your student loans▼Here's what you need to do if you can't repay your student loans✉newsBusinessPersonal Finance4 d ago

    US local news outlets are running guidance for borrowers struggling to repay student loans, outlining the options available when payments cannot be made, such as contacting loan servicers, exploring income-driven repayment plans, deferment or forbearance. The advice comes as many borrowers face renewed payment obligations and financial pressure, prompting renewed public interest in how to manage student debt.

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    Education Department Updates Student Loan Repayment Application▼Education Department Updates Student Loan Repayment Application, Giving Borrowers Another Avenue✉newsLifeEducation2 d ago

    The US Department of Education has revised its student loan repayment application, opening another route for borrowers to enroll in or change repayment plans. The update affects millions of federal loan holders navigating their options, and Forbes reports the change gives borrowers an additional avenue to manage their debt as repayment policies continue to evolve.

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    Education Department Launches New Student Loan Resolution Portal▼Major Update For Student Loans As Education Department Debuts New Resolution Portal✉newsLifeEducation3 d ago

    The US Education Department has introduced a new online resolution portal for student loan borrowers, marking a major update to how loan issues are handled. The tool is expected to give borrowers a streamlined way to resolve disputes and manage problems with their loans directly through the department, and coverage of the change is drawing attention from borrowers watching for shifts in federal loan servicing.

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    Education Department Extends Deadline for Student Loan Rate Discount▼Education Department extends deadline for student loan interest rate discount✉newsBusinessPersonal Finance4 d ago

    The US Department of Education has extended the deadline for borrowers to enroll in its student loan interest rate discount, according to CNBC. The discount reduces the interest rate for borrowers who sign up for automatic payments. Borrowers who missed the original cutoff now have additional time to apply and lower the cost of repaying their federal student loans.

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    A ranking of US states by average student loan payments is drawing attention, highlighting where borrowers face the heaviest monthly burdens. Regional differences in loan balances and repayment amounts are being compared as debt relief and repayment-plan debates continue across the country.

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    Student Loan Borrowers Get Dec. 31 Deadline for Discount▼Student loan borrowers now have until Dec. 31 to snag a discount✉newsBusinessPersonal Finance4 d ago

    Federal student loan borrowers have until December 31 to secure a discount on their payments. The deadline gives borrowers a limited window to act before the opportunity closes. With repayment pressures mounting and personal finance topics drawing wide attention in the US, the announcement is drawing interest from the millions of Americans managing student debt.

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    For-Profit Colleges Leave Borrowers Struggling to Repay Loans●Colleges Where Borrowers Struggle Most With Student Loan Repayment, Especially For-Profit Schools✉newsBusinessPersonal Finance3 d ago

    New attention is being drawn to US colleges where borrowers have the hardest time repaying their student loans, with for-profit institutions singled out as the worst performers. Graduates of these schools reportedly face higher rates of default and delinquency, renewing debate over federal oversight, loan forgiveness, and whether taxpayers should keep funding schools with weak repayment outcomes.

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    The US Department of Education has extended the deadline for student loan borrowers to keep or obtain a discount for enrolling in automatic payments. The autopay discount typically lowers interest rates slightly for borrowers who set up automatic monthly debits. Borrowers now have additional time to enroll or maintain the benefit, easing concerns among those transitioning back into repayment.

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    Education Department extends deadline for student loan rate reduction enrollment▼Department of Education extends enrollment deadline on student loan interest rate reductions✉newsLifeEducation3 d ago

    The US Department of Education has extended the enrollment deadline for borrowers seeking student loan interest rate reductions, according to TribLIVE. The extension gives additional time for eligible borrowers to sign up for lower rates on their federal student loans. Further details on the new deadline date and eligibility requirements were not provided in the available reporting.