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Published APR 09, 2020

Qué necesita saber sobre los préstamos estudiantiles y la pandemia del coronavirus

Los pagos de los préstamos estudiantiles con el gobierno Federal han sido pospuestos y los intereses perdonados. Sepa qué significa esto para sus préstamos.

By Kristen Evans

Info for consumers

Published APR 03, 2020

Tips to stay on top of your finances during the coronavirus pandemic

Tips for staying on top of your finances during the coronavirus pandemic, particularly if you’ve dodged income loss or major expenses.

Published APR 03, 2020

新冠病毒疫情期間掌控財務的提示

有關新冠病毒疫情期間掌控財務狀況之提示，特別是在您未遭受收入損失或大筆支出的情況下。

Info for consumers

Published APR 03, 2020

Consejos para mantenerse al tanto de sus finanzas durante la pandemia de coronavirus

Consejos para que se mantenga al día con sus finanzas durante la pandemia del coronavirus, particularmente si no ha perdido sus ingresos o no ha tenido grandes gastos.

Published APR 03, 2020

Những cách thức để quản lý tài chính của quý vị trong đại dịch coronavirus

Lời khuyên giúp quý vị luôn nắm bắt tốt thông tin tài chính của mình trong đại dịch coronavirus, đặc biệt khi quý vị không mất thu nhập hay phải chi tiêu các khoản tiền lớn.

Published APR 03, 2020

코로나바이러스 팬데믹 기간 동안 재무관리 방법

특히 소득 손실이나 막대한 지출을 피했을 때 코로나바이러스 팬데믹 기간에 재무 관리를 잘하는 팁.

Published APR 03, 2020

Mga payo upang manatiling maging maagap sa inyong mga pananalapi habang nagaganap ang pandemic na coronavirus

Lời khuyên giúp quý vị luôn nắm bắt tốt thông tin tài chính của mình trong đại dịch coronavirus, đặc biệt khi quý vị không mất thu nhập hay phải chi tiêu các khoản tiền lớn.

Data, research, and reports

Published NOV 22, 2019

New report shows how student loan borrowers fare on Income-Driven Repayment Plans

Data Point research report by Thomas Conkling and Christa Gibbs uses CFPB CCP to study income-driven repayment (IDR), provides statistics on borrower delinquency on federal student loans.

By Thomas Conkling and Christa Gibbs

Info for consumers

Published OCT 17, 2019

You might have heard that LIBOR is going away. Here’s what you need to know about LIBOR and adjustable-rate loans.

LIBOR is expected to be discontinued sometime after 2021. Here is information to help consumers understand whether this market-wide change might affect the terms of their loans.

By Davida Farrar

Info for consumers

Published SEP 24, 2019

Need to save up for college? Stay motivated with these three tips

Putting money away for college, even small amounts, can make a difference. Here are tips to stay motivated in reaching your college savings goal.

By Adebukola Dada and Brian Stone

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Published MAY 16, 2019

How to choose the school that’s financially right for you

May 1st was National College Decision Day. Here’s how to choose a financial plan that’s right for you.

By Adebukola Dada

Info for consumers

Published MAY 10, 2019

Check these items off your student loan to-do list

Wondering how to keep your student loans in order? Stay on top of your student loans by doing these three things every year.

By Adebukola Dada

Info for consumers

Published FEB 11, 2019

Three steps to prep for paying for college

Deciding how to pay for college can be confusing. Here are a few steps to help you prepare.

By Adebukola Dada and Kristen Evans

Info for consumers

Published JUL 19, 2018

Check your mailbox: Veterans with severe disabilities and student loans should keep an eye out for this

The Department of Education is alerting veterans with severe disabilities that they may be eligible for tax-free discharge of their outstanding student loans.

By Patrick Campbell and Brian Lavin

Data, research, and reports

Published JUN 29, 2018

New research report on student loan repayment and broader household borrowing

Data Point research report on final student loan payments, mortgage and credit card borrowing, and household balance sheets.

By Thomas Conkling

Info for consumers

Published FEB 07, 2018

Help is here for people with severe disabilities struggling with student loans

Student loans forgiven due to death or disability no longer require borrowers to pay higher federal taxes.

By Patrick Campbell and Seth Frotman

Info for consumers

Published JAN 23, 2018

Looking for a loan? Find out how to Know Before You Owe

By taking some time to prepare, you can make sure you get the best loan for your situation. CFPB’s Know Before You Owe gives you information and tools to help you better understand your choices.

By Kristin Dohn

Info for consumers

Published DEC 12, 2017

What does the Coast Guard know about the GI Bill that the other services do not?

Many new recruits pay for GI Bill benefits they probably won’t use. Investing in DOD’s Blended Retirement System (BRS) is probably a better investment.

By Patrick Campbell

Info for consumers

Published NOV 06, 2017

Tips for servicemembers with student debt

When military borrowers are not able to get on track for programs like PSLF, they can end up paying tens of thousands of dollars they would otherwise not owe.

By Seth Frotman and Paul Kantwill

Info for consumers

Published OCT 27, 2017

A 50-state look at complaints about student loans

We’ve released a state-by-state snapshot showing how student loan debt is spread across the country. We also break down the complaints we handled from student loan borrowers in every state.

By Seth Frotman

Data, research, and reports

Published AUG 16, 2017

Too many student loan borrowers struggling, not enough benefiting from affordable repayment options

A new CFPB report shows that at-risk student loan borrowers are struggling with repaying their debts and are seeing their credit suffer.

By Seth Frotman and Christa Gibbs

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Published JUN 27, 2017

Certifique su servicio: Guías para el programa de Perdón de Préstamos por Servicio Público

Existen millones de empleados de servicio público que pueden beneficiarse del programa de Perdón de Préstamos por Servicio Público (PSLF). Conozca más.

By Seth Frotman

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Published JUN 22, 2017

Certify your service and stay on track for public service loan forgiveness

Are you working in public service? Check out these tips for earning Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

By Seth Frotman

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Published JUN 22, 2017

Certify your service: Guides to Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Millions of public service employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Learn how to get on track, while serving your community.

By Seth Frotman

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Published MAY 15, 2017

New data documents a disturbing cycle of defaults for struggling student loan borrowers

A default can lead to severe consequences, including damaged credit, wage garnishment, and offset of social security and other government benefits. There...

By Seth Frotman and Rich Williams