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Student loan borrowers worse off now than in the spring, survey finds
More than half of borrowers surveyed claim poor or very poor financial wellness
UBS rolls out small-business 401(k) fiduciary program
The firm is also adding student-loan guidance for workplace wealth clients
Trump keeps $1.2 trillion of student-loan debt on ice
The measure would postpone both repayments and the accumulation of interest through year-end on loans held by the federal government
Help your clients tackle college expenses
Higher education is a source of worry for many parents, and one where advisers can provide assistance
Student loans get cheaper, but college is a big question amid COVID-19
Interest rates are down, and many schools are reducing tuition, but college will look very different this fall
CFPB complaints jump during pandemic: Report
Consumers are reporting more problems with credit reports and money-transfer services
Student loans center of 401(k) perk for Allianz workers
The company will consider some loan repayments as contributions toward reaching the employer match
TIAA tackles student debt with startup Savi
The technology determines an income-driven repayment plan and whether a client may qualify for the federal student loan forgiveness program
Cares Act student-loan relief has few takers
Workers can receive as much as $5,250 for debt repayment, tax free, from employers
Voya adds student-loan service for 401(k)s
The plan record keeper added a service allowing employers to make loan payments or plan contributions for workers
Loan provider adds 401(k) service for debt-weary workers
Retirement plan sponsors can now make contributions on behalf of employees who are paying down student loans
Rand Paul bill would allow withdrawals from retirement accounts to pay down student loans
Experts question the wisdom of tapping retirement funds for other purposes.
America’s student loan crisis is about to worsen
As interest rates on loans rise again, worries grow about defaults and the drag on the economy.
America’s student loan debt crisis is about to worsen
As student loan interest rates rise again, worries grow about defaults and a drag on the economy.
Financial planning software lets advisers tackle student loan repayment
After a client uploads their loan, RightCapital provides an interactive flowchart with available repayment options based on loan timing, career choice and consolidation.
Student loan borrowers may have accrued billions of dollars in avoidable interest charges
Government lawsuits accuse one of the nation's largest student loan servicers of taking shortcuts to minimize its costs.
More than half of the student-loan borrowers regret going into debt
Three in five borrowers did not try or did not know how to figure out their future monthly payments, according to a new study.
Financial advisers help clients graduate from student debt
Around the country, advisers are helping millennials and others tackle their student loan debt, which is now the top source of debt for Americans other than home mortgages.
Could employers be the antidote to your student loan burden?
The student loan repayment-retirement savings juggle has never been more difficult, but new benefits could help ease the strain.
Obama moves to ease student debt burdens
Centralized web site planned to help students understand and pay their debts, and complain about unscrupulous lenders.
