Student Loan Forgiveness for Disabled Veterans
April 18, 2018. A new initiative helps disabled veterans discharge their student loans.
Why Your Credit Score Might Go Up Soon
April 16, 2018. New rules change how credit bureaus can report tax liens and civil judgments.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: New Law Gives Second Chance to Borrowers in the Wrong Plan
March 23, 2018. The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is getting $350 million to help borrowers who would be eligible for forgiveness, but enrolled in the wrong repayment plan.
Trump Budget—Like the PROSPER Act—Proposes Eliminating PSLF and Most IDR Plans
February 13, 2018. President Trump’s proposed budget for 2019 would eliminate the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and reform the income-driven repayment system.
CFPB Delays Prepaid Card Rule Until April 2019
January 25, 2018. The CFPB is delaying implementation of a rule designed to protect consumers from prepaid cards that have few consumer protections and high fees.
CFPB to Reconsider the Payday Rule
January 16, 2018. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced on January 16, 2018 that it plans to "reconsider" the Payday Rule.