Disputing collections debt can protect your credit, but only if you know when it actually makes sense to do so.

After a long pandemic pause, the federal government has flipped the switch back on for defaulted student loans, and the ...

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In April 2025, Freedom Debt Relief reviewed data from tens of thousands of people actively looking for help with their debt. The numbers might be surprising. About one in four has at least one account ...

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After a five-year reprieve, on May 5 the Trump administration will restart forced collections on federal student loans in default, which could include garnishing a portion of borrowers’ paychecks.

(NewsNation) — Starting next week, the Education Department will resume collections on defaulted federal student loans for the first time in more than five years. According to the federal agency, more ...

The Department of Education announced Monday that it will resume collections on student loan debt next month, including by garnishing the wages of borrowers in default. Collections, which have been ...

The federal Department of Education recently announced that it will start referring student loan borrowers in default to debt collection. Why it matters: After a five-year penalty pause, the 5.3 ...

Millions are at risk of student loan default as collections intensify. Discover essential steps to avoid harsh consequences.

The Trump administration is temporarily walking back a decision to enforce harsh consequences for older adults who are behind on their student loan payments. The Education Department will pause plans ...