Paying Off Student Loans

Paying off a student loan? New federal program may help

People trying to pay off student loans might be able to save a little money, thanks to a new loan consolidation program sponsored by the federal government.

Student loans chief 'avoids £40,000 a year in tax' through deal approved by ministers

Ed Lester, chief executive of the Student Loans Company, has been paid his salary through a private company, allowing him to cut an estimated £40,000 a year from his tax bill.

Jason Pang Jao: The risk of student loans

Many of us have burdens right out of college, including getting a job, moving out of our parents’ house and, of course, paying off our student loans. read more

Doubling The Interest Rates On Student Loans Could Actually Be A Good Thing

Right now, the interest rate on federal student loans is 3.4%, but if lawmakers don't vote to extend the cap, it'll jump to 6.8% after this year. That this will increase the burden on college graduates paying off loan debt is a no-brainer, but one expert says it might help them in the long-run.

Student loans: Pay them down or start an emergency fund?

Student loans are above $50,000, but there are ways to balance saving with paying down debt. See questions No. 2, 3, and 5 for advice on student loans.

Jason Alderman: Easing Student Loan Repayments

If you're having difficulty paying off your student loans and want to avoid defaulting, Income-Based Repayment and other options are available that might help.

Outcry at student loan boss's tax dodge

An urgent review has been ordered into the tax affairs of top public officials after it emerged last night that the head of the Student Loans Company (SLC) has been paid his £182,000 package without deductions for tax. Related Stories Cancer drug 'too expensive for NHS' Dean back 'home' in Albert Square Harry Redknapp interrupts evidence to lash out at 'staring' detective Suicide action reduces ...