Here's what student loan borrowers should know about the consequences of remaining in the SAVE forbearance — and what their ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Adam Minsky is an attorney and writer focusing on student loans. As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, President ...

When considering pausing your student loan payments, you have two primary options: deferment and forbearance. Both allow you to temporarily halt payments, but they differ in how they affect your loan.

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 12: The headquarters of the Department of Education are shown March 12, 2025 in Washington, DC. Millions of federal student loan borrowers received misleading notices about ...

Millions of federal student borrowers whose loans have been in an interest-free pause will see that relief come to an end within weeks. The Trump administration announced on July 9 that the so-called ...

Jake Safane has nearly 15 years of journalism and marketing experience on topics ranging from local entrepreneurship to international banking. He has written for publications such as The Economist, LA ...