Student Loan Debt
How advisors can help clients understand the burden of student loan debt and the best ways to reduce, eliminate or manage the debt load.
In Latest Student Loan Debt Court Battle, It's States vs. Feds
By Bernice NapachSixteen states are opposing federal efforts to void state powers in overseeing loan servicers.
September 06, 2018
House Passes Bill Requiring Annual Counseling for Student Loan BorrowersWith this bill, "students and parents enrolled in federal loan programs will receive yearly counseling tailored to their needs," said House Speaker Ryan.
September 04, 2018
Student Debt Isn't Just a 'Young Person Problem': EBRIStudent loan debt has financial implications that reach to retirement and beyond, researchers say.
August 31, 2018
Federated Uses $26.5 Million Loan From Life Insurer to Refinance Property DebtFederated is using a 10-year, fixed-rate loan to refinance its debt.
August 30, 2018
House to Vote on Bill Requiring Annual Counseling for Student Loan BorrowersThe legislation is designed to improve "the timing, frequency, and content of financial counseling," according to co-sponsor Rep. Bonamici.
August 27, 2018
CFPB Student Loan Chief Resigns, Says Mulvaney Has Abandoned ConsumersFormer employee states it's clear "that consumers no longer have a strong, independent consumer bureau on their side."
August 24, 2018
Money Managers Cool on Some Leveraged Loan DealsAn executive at an asset-management arm of Pru says investors are paying more attention to credit risk.
August 20, 2018
In Leveraged Loans, It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like 2008The similarities between today's leveraged loan market and the subprime market of the mid-2000s are "eerie," says Zandi of Moody's.