Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Marguerita is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor ...

Congress can authorize speed, but accountable structures must be in place before the next emergency loan program begins.

Legislation introduced in both houses of Congress on Wednesday would require the government to create a new front door for loans at Lending.gov.

The Trump administration’s efforts to limit student loan forgiveness under a popular federal program for public servants is facing a major new legal test this week ...

Qualifying homebuyers can apply for a home loan with an interest rate up to 1.5% below current market rates at participating lenders.

A new law will mean lower federal loan limits for some students and parents who help pay. Changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act take effect on July 1, 2026, and could impact your ability to pay ...