Student loans

Doctors face many personal finance challenges, from hefty student loan debt to temptations to overspend. Experts share how to win them as clients.

The year saw both progress and problems, from glitches in the Inflation Reduction Act to a controversial new rule for advisors.

New research shows just how big an obstacle student debt has become to Americans' nest eggs.

Dan Macklin, president of Summer, explains how employers and employees can tackle their student loans next month.

Americans owe over $1.6 trillion on federal student loans, and repayment starts this fall. There are options for blunting the burden on clients.

A New York woman says she can move out of her parents' place or pay off her loans — but not both. Is there a way out?

Anna N'Jie-Konte discusses how advisors can grow their business by offering customized services to student loan borrowers and their families.

Decisions about which type of repayment plan to use and whether to file jointly or separately carry important implications for borrowers, experts said.

To pay for their kids' education, many Americans are postponing their golden years — or cracking open their 401(k)s.

Americans with student loans still have options. Here's what they should know.

After three years of student loan forbearance, the passing of the debt ceiling bill guaranteed the expiration of the freeze this fall.

High debt, paired with persistent income inequality, has left LGBTQ employees unprepared for retirement.

The legislation, initiated by congressional Republicans, would have thwarted the president's executive action to cancel billions in student debt.

Securing higher education for your child while saving for retirement is no mean feat, as an advisor with firsthand experience juggling the two challenges explains.

New provisions increase the ways workers can contribute toward their futures and employers can invest in their workforce's financial wellness.

As early as this summer, some seniors could see their benefits garnished to pay off old loans.

After months of delay, Congress has passed its landmark retirement legislation. Here's what advisors should know about it.

If the program ultimately moves forward, tax professionals should know about the rules when advising their clients.

The short-term loans surged in popularity during the pandemic thanks to consumers who were flush with extra cash and limited to shopping online.

When President Biden unveiled his plan for student debt relief, borrowers had many questions about what they needed to do. Now, a month later, there are some answers.