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I repaid $125K in student loans. The interest left is sickening
I've got an anvil around my neck that threatens to drown every chance of financial stability for me and my family.
Company defaults on $212 million loan after CEO warns of economic "suicide"
Economists have warned of a commercial real estate crash, and the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates twice more this year.
Homeowners hit with 90-year mortgages as interest rates surge
Payments made by borrowers with a variable-rate, fixed-payment mortgage are going more towards interest than the loan, meaning longer amortization periods.
What is IDR student loan forgiveness? Cancellation option explained
Several repayment plans allow for the cancellation of debt after a certain number of years.
I left law school with $100,000 debt. My student loan has been forgiven
Now, I can focus those funds on supporting the things my children need.
"Crippled with debt": Students start GoFundMes to pay for loans
About 43 million Americans have federal student loan debt that collectively totals $1.757 trillion, according to the Department of Education.
Supreme Court uses Nancy Pelosi words to overturn student loan cancellation
The Court's six conservative justices quoted Pelosi in their majority opinion that effectively shut down the student debt relief program.
How to still get student loan forgiveness despite Supreme Court ruling
Borrowers can seek relief with their loans under the Biden administration's income-driven repayment plans and a program for public sector employees.
Republicans raise alarms about student loan repayments
A GOP senator and representative warn that the resumption of loan payments will lead to economic fallout and that federal officials are "ill prepared."
Son expecting parents to pay housing deposit with sister's savings slammed
"I told them no because it wasn't our money to give away and that it belonged to his sister," the poster explained.
Biden raises costs for homebuyers with good credit to help risky borrowers
The administration's new rule will reduce mortgage fees for riskier borrowers but will be subsidized by borrowers with higher credit scores.
Banks face new threat as real estate collapse looms
If there is a commercial real estate collapse, Cornell's Robert Hockett told Newsweek that regional banks will likely be the ones "facing the fallout."
Crash worse than 2008 crisis predicted for commercial real estate
The sector, "already facing headwinds" from the pandemic's work-from-home shift, is expected to face "huge hurdles," according to a new Morgan Stanley report.
Who's To Blame for the Silicon Valley Bank Crisis?
Silicon Valley Bank was not just the second largest bank failure in the nation's history. It was also a harbinger of things to come.
Are taxpayers on the hook for Silicon Valley Bank bailout?
President Joe Biden says taxpayers will not be responsible for any of the federal money spent to save the bank. But critics say otherwise.
How much will student loan cancellation cost Americans?
A Newsweek analysis found that Biden's student debt relief plan would cost individual taxpayers a couple of thousand dollars over a 30-year period.
Biden's student loan forgiveness faces Supreme Court blow
More than 25 million borrowers have already applied for the debt forgiveness, which is being stalled by two lawsuits that will come before the Court on Tuesday.
Biden Student Loan Forgiveness Updates: 22 million signed up for relief
Biden said over 20 million people have applied for his Student Debt Relief Plan since it launched Monday.
Our Adult Daughter Won't Leave Home—What Should I Do?
"We have tried helping her with a budget, tracking expenses, etc. But, nothing seems to work for long."
Parent Warned Not to Lend Cash to 'Broke' Friend Who's Terrible With Money
"Just say no. She doesn't value you as a friend so it doesn't matter if she gets offended," said one commenter on the viral post.
Now Let's Make College Free
Student-debt forgiveness is just the start of the structural changes needed to realize the promise of higher education, including social mobility and enrichment for individuals and economic and civic prosperity for society.
Credit Karma Fined $3M for 'Tricking' Users With Allegedly False Offers
Almost one third of customers who applied for some of Credit Karma's "pre-approved" offers were denied, alleged the FTC.
Mom Backed for Telling Adult Daughter How To Spend Money They Lent Her
One person responding to the post wrote: "If they have to keep lending to you because you're wasting money, then fair enough."
How Student Loan Forgiveness Could Impact U.S. Economy
The decision to forgive student loan debt comes after months of debating about the impact such a move will have on inflation.
How to Get Refunded for Student Loan Payments You Already Made
Until a moratorium on payments is lifted at the end of December, borrowers cannot be required by lenders to pay their student loan debt.
Obama Economist Blasts Biden Student Loan Forgiveness: Gasoline on a Fire
Pouring roughly a "half trillion dollars of gasoline on the inflationary fire that is already burning is reckless," Jason Furman said.
What Is a Pell Grant? How Eligibility Changes for Student Loan Forgiveness
The Biden administration will provide double the debt cancellation for students who went to college on Pell Grants.
Housing Market Sees Troubling Sign as Mortgage Lenders Fail
A real estate professor told Newsweek that there are "some similarities and stark differences" between what happened 15 years ago and what is happening today.
Mom-To-Be Warned Not To Take Out Loan To Fund Partner's Car—'Manipulated'
"He made some pretty silly financial decisions when he was younger which has led to bad credit," the mom-to-be admitted.
Man Backed for Not Funding Nephew's College With Niece's Money: 'Unfair'
"He had the same opportunity as his sister did, his choices are now not affording him the luxury of debt-free college," said one comment.