For many in the “forgotten generation,” the promise of higher education has become an albatross of debt and regret. And it’s only getting more burdensome.

"In most cases, you can use a personal loan to pay off existing student debt, and typically, there aren't restrictions," says ...

The federal student loan program has inadvertently made college unaffordable, increasing student debt. Federally subsidized loans have incentivized colleges to raise tuition costs, capturing a ...

Rob is a 28-year-old office worker with $25,000 in student loan debt at a 5% interest rate with 10 years left in the term. He hasn’t been able to save much money, and apart from an emergency fund, he ...

CNBC Select looked at fees, interest rates and repayment options for different credit scores to find the best debt consolidation loans.

It's one that you can't get out of bed, you can't even really go to the restroom ... Behind-the-scenes changes creating obstacles for borrowers For disabled student-loan borrowers seeking debt relief, ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (CONSUMER REPORTS) - For many families, credit card debt is a huge source of stress, and when the bills keep piling up, it might seem like there’s no way out. But before you lose hope ...

The rate at which student loans are becoming seriously delinquent is almost 13%, higher than any other debt type. While student loans typically have higher delinquency rates than other debt types, the ...

Rolling student loans into a mortgage can appeal to those looking to simplify their debt management. By consolidating these ...

If the government shuts down, millions of student loan borrowers may be affected, but individual impact will vary.