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Federal appeals court temporarily blocks Biden’s student loan forgiveness program
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A federal appeals court late Friday issued an administrative stay temporarily blocking President Joe Biden’s plan to cancel billions of dollars in federal student loans. The Read more
Biden celebrates court decisions favoring his plan to forgive student loans, says 22 million applications received
President Joe Biden on Friday celebrated the prior day’s court rulings that favored his plan to forgive a big tranche of student loans, along with the number of people who Read more
Oh my gourd! People pay 14.1% more on average for pumpkin-spice products and what you need to know about the student loan forgiveness application as millions apply
Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. Oh my gourd! People pay 14.1% more on average for pumpkin-spice products. Some retailers push the pumpkin-spice upcharge to the upper limits. Trader Read more
What you need to know about the student loan forgiveness application as millions apply
Student loan borrowers who believe they’re eligible for debt relief under the Biden administration’s cancellation plan are now one step closer to having their debt discharged, though potential obstacles to Read more
Biden unveils student-loan forgiveness process to erase up to $20,000 in student debt — but scammers want your money too
It’s open season to begin seeking student-debt relief of $10,000 — or up to $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients — but regulators worry it could also be open season for Read more
You get some student loan debt erased, but what about the rest of it?
“January is going to be here before you know it,” says Damian Dunn, a certified financial planner and vice president of corporate financial wellness platform Your Money Line. Payments resume Read more
Forging ahead on federal student loan forgiveness — what’s next?
Envision a line of people 43 million deep seeking $10,000 – $20,000. Is there anyone out there that wants to be on the back end of that waiting process? Probably Read more
Your student loans are canceled. Should you pay off other debt or invest in the stock market?
Hello and welcome to Financial Face-off, a MarketWatch column where we help you weigh financial decisions. Our columnist will give her verdict. Tell us whether you think she’s right in Read more
Live at noon: What’s the right way to balance retirement savings, student loans?
Live at noon: What’s the right way to balance retirement savings, student loans?