Minding Money Matters: Settlement could erase student debt for 450,000 borrowers

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How it spread - 34 original reports, 8 reprints

1. Thu, 6 August 2026

   1 report
   • wtma.com05:30first to reportremoved by the outlet
     Minding Money Matters: Settlement could erase student debt for 450,000 borrowers

     Hundreds of thousands of student loan borrowers could soon see their federal debt wiped out under a major settlement involving the U.S. Department of Education.

     1 reprint

     • abcnews4.com6 Aug, 02:03their copy
2. Fri, 7 August 2026

   1 report
   • theepochtimes.com14:20
     Student Loan Payments Are Spiking: What Changed on July 1 and What Borrowers Over 50 Should Do

     The SAVE Plan Is Ending, So What Should You Do Before a Repayment Plan Is Chosen for You?

3. Sat, 8 August 2026

   1 report
   • zerohedge.com20:20
     Student Loan Payments Are Spiking: What Changed On July 1 And What Borrowers Over 50 Should Do<!-- -->

     ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero

4. Tue, 11 August 2026

   1 report
   • derbytelegraph.co.uk06:45
     Andy Burnham government announces key change for anyone with student loan

     The Department for Education has confirmed interest rates and repayment thresholds are due to be adjusted

5. Wed, 19 August 2026

   1 report
   • wkbw.com12:23
     Student loan payments rise as new push in Washington targets interest rates

     Student loan payments are rising and forgiveness is delayed for some. Here's what Washington is doing about interest rates.

     1 reprint

     • ktvh.com19 Aug, 12:23their copy
6. Sun, 30 August 2026

   1 report
   • businessinsider.com00:00
     Our kids are college graduates, but we're paying their rent. We understand what they're up against.

     My husband and I aren't bailing out our 20-something kids by paying their rent. We're giving them a head start for their next chapter.

7. Mon, 31 August 2026

   2 reports
   • broomfieldenterprise.com14:00
     So your student loan payment went up — what now?

     Now is the time to reevaluate your budget and repayment plan options.

     1 reprint

     • advocate-news.com31 Aug, 14:00their copy
   • timesherald.com14:00
     So your student loan payment went up — what now?
8. Thu, 3 September 2026

   1 report
   • ibtimes.co.uk17:10
     Should You Pay Off Student Loans or Keep Saving? What Real Advisors Are Telling Americans in 2026

     Explore the financial and psychological factors influencing the decision to pay off student loans or invest, including interest rates, psychological benefits, and the impact of federal loan programs.

9. Tue, 8 September 2026

   1 report
   • Tagesschau (Germany)13:53
     Wachsende Verschuldung: Dem Staat drohen gewaltige Zinskosten

     Nicht nur die Staatsschulden steigen, auch die Zinszahlungen klettern neuen Berechnungen zufolge in den kommenden Jahren deutlich nach oben. Das vermindert den Spielraum für den Haushalt. Von Till Bücker.

10. Fri, 11 September 2026

    1 report
    • adn.com19:24
      Student loan payments will soar if borrowers don’t act soon, but glitches abound

      The Education Department will put millions of people in the most expensive repayment plan if they don’t exit the Save plan, but the process has had snags.

11. Sun, 13 September 2026

    2 reports
    • The Guardian World05:01
      UK government to offer clearer guidance on student loans after repayment row

      Criticism of three-year threshold repayment freeze prompts update to guidance warning terms and conditions could change University students taking out student loans are to be warned that the terms and conditions could change so they are better informed about what they are signing up to, the government has said. In July, a report by MPs said slideshows that compared student loan repayments to the cost of a mobile phone contract, and YouTube videos that did not mention the fact that conditions...

    • The Hill10:00
      Student loan borrowers race for lower payments as changes come to a head

      Student loan borrowers are in a race against the clock to keep their payments as low as possible as they navigate upcoming deadlines to get out of old repayment plans, choose a new one and potentially receive a temporary reduction in their loans’ interest rate. The Trump administration's standard repayment plan and Repayment Assistance Plan...

12. Thu, 24 September 2026

    1 report
    • businessinsider.com00:00
      More than 10 million student-loan borrowers are behind on payments — with their wages and Social Security on the line

      New data from Federal Student Aid found that 9.3 million student-loan borrowers are in default, and 1.5 million more are in serious delinquency.

13. Tue, 29 September 2026

    1 report
    • aurn.com21:58
      SAVE Borrowers Face Higher Student Loan Payments
14. Wed, 30 September 2026

    1 report
    • itechpost.com12:02
      The Modern Borrowing Landscape: What's Changing in Online Personal Finance

      The main changes involve how lenders check applicants, how borrowing is reported, and how financial data is shared. Federal rules are still changing, while states are creating their own rules for newer financial products. Understanding these changes can help borrowers make better choices when

15. Thu, 1 October 2026

    3 reports
    • Bloomberg Politics10:16
      Rising Student Loan Debt Adds to Midterm Voters’ Concerns

      Ahead of a pivotal midterm election defined by concerns around surging rent and gas prices, student debt is emerging as an affordability issue some voters say is being overlooked. Liam Knox reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

    • fingerlakes1.com10:35
      New York student loan payments rank seventh, WalletHub says

      The median monthly student loan payment among New York users of WalletHub's financial tools is $242, the seventh-highest figure in the country, according to a new state-by-state analysis. The WalletHub report published Thursday ranks states by the median payment per user in its consumer-finance data.

    • PBS NewsHour19:27
      Some states are helping graduate students pay for school. Here's what borrowers should know

      In all, there are roughly two dozen state student loan lenders that offer broad-based assistance to help students fill education funding gaps.

16. Fri, 2 October 2026

    2 reports
    • Telegram.hr (Croatia)07:15
      Evo ga, vrijeme jeftinih kredita definitivno je završilo. Otkrivamo što to znači za građane

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    • Bloomberg Politics19:27
      Soaring Student Loan Bills Deepen Affordability Woes

      Bloomberg's Sarah Foster joins Scarlet Fu an Tom Keene on "Bloomberg Money." Heading into the November midterm elections, frustration over affordability issues has largely focused on rising fuel, food and housing costs. But for millions of Americans, those expenses are piling on top of another threat to their household budgets: surging student loan bills. (Source: Bloomberg)

17. Tue, 6 October 2026

    1 report
    • kristv.com22:29
      Student loan interest rate reductions will continue, Education Department says

      The Education Department has extended its offer for a 1% interest rate reduction on student loan balance for certain borrowers who qualify.

      2 reprints

      • kshb.com6 Oct, 22:29their copy
      • wxyz.com6 Oct, 22:29their copy
18. Wed, 7 October 2026

    5 reports
    • iheart.com02:20
      Student Loans Interest Rate Reductions Continue

      The Education Department extends a 1% interest rate cut for federal student loans with autopay, valid through June 2028. The reduction is part of broader reforms under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which also introduces new repayment plans and borrowing limits.

    • iheart.com02:20
      Student Loans Interest Rate Reductions Continue

      The Education Department extends a 1% interest rate cut for federal student loans with autopay, valid through June 2028. The reduction is part of broader reforms under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which also introduces new repayment plans and borrowing limits.

    • iheart.com02:20
      Student Loans Interest Rate Reductions Continue

      The Education Department extends a 1% interest rate cut for federal student loans with autopay, valid through June 2028. The reduction is part of broader reforms under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which also introduces new repayment plans and borrowing limits.

    • komonews.com19:30
      Fact Check Team: New federal loan caps could make some graduate degrees harder to finance

      The Trump administration is changing how much some graduate students can borrow through the federal loan program, creating new limits for certain degrees.

      3 reprints

      • news4sanantonio.com7 Oct, 19:30their copy
      • kfoxtv.com7 Oct, 19:30their copy
      • weartv.com7 Oct, 19:30their copy
    • PBS NewsHour23:25
      Student loan borrowers have more time to reduce interest rates. Here's what to know

      The original deadline was Sept. 30, but the U.S. Department of Education extended it to give borrowers more time to enroll. The rate reduction will last through June 2028.

19. Fri, 9 October 2026

    1 report
    • The Hill15:21
      Student loan forgiveness could hike tax bill for borrowers, study finds

      A new study says tax bills could triple for people who receive student loan forgiveness through income-driven repayment (IDR) plans. Previously, forgiven student loans were exempt from federal income tax, but that provision expired at the end of 2025. An average married couple with two dependents earning around $60,000 could see their tax bill go up by...

20. Wed, 14 October 2026

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    • highlandcountypress.com16:15
      Feds provide guidance on new federal K-12 scholarship tax credit program

      The U.S. Department of the Treasury released new guidance for participating states, scholarship-granting organizations and taxpayers as the federal scholarship tax credit program prepares to take effect in January.

21. Mon, 19 October 2026

    1 report
    • newsweek.com17:39
      What to do if you get ‘final notice’ over student loan change

      Millions of student loan borrowers have 30 days to choose a new repayment plan before automatic fixed payments begin.

22. Tue, 20 October 2026

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    • newsweek.com19:47
      Student loan update: Report warns that millions could see wage garnishment

      Officials are reportedly preparing to impose financial consequences on defaulted borrowers in 2027 after delaying those measures.

23. Thu, 22 October 2026

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    • augustafreepress.com21:11
      Top 5 Ways to Evaluate Your Student Loan Repayment Options

      Student loan repayment can remain a financial responsibility for years after graduation. A repayment arrangement that worked well during the first year of employment may no longer be the most practical choice several years later.

24. Sun, 25 October 2026

    1 report
    • aol.com18:20
      School loan repayments emerge as Nevada campaign issue

      LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — As the price of higher education climbs, so do the number of students taking out loans and the amount they borrow. During her visit to North Las Vegas last week, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said it’s a cycle that needs to shift, and she blames universities. “[They’re] treating students […]

25. Tue, 27 October 2026

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    • ctmirror.org04:01
      Opinion: CT can help student loan borrowers before they fall behind

      A student loan crisis is brewing in Connecticut, and recent federal policy changes are making it considerably worse.