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After Diane Senffner, 63, lost her job during the pandemic, she depleted her savings and hasn't been able to find stable work since.

A new Gallup survey found that 71% of student-loan borrowers have put off key life events, including finishing their degrees, because of their debt.

While Biden's new student-loan forgiveness plan isn't set to go into effect until the fall, a separate Supreme Court decision could complicate things.

Over 30 million student-loan borrowers could benefit from Biden's new debt relief plan after the Supreme Court struck his first attempt down.

The World Happiness Report found that boomers feel happier and less lonely than younger generations, even with fewer social interactions. Here's why.

A Northwestern Mutual survey found how much each generation thinks they need to enter retirement in comfort — and just how behind they are.

Some colleges have been scrutinized for giving preference to legacy students in admissions. But there's a less controversial way to honor legacies.

The one-time account adjustment for some student-loan borrowers ends soon. Those without qualifying loans have until the end of April to consolidate.

The chaotic FAFSA rollout means financial aid reward letters will be delayed for many, limiting the time they have to craft their college budgets.

Anne, 46, would've "done things differently" with her finances if she had known the student-loan forgiveness she received in June would be reversed.

Biden announced student-loan forgiveness for the first batch of borrowers to benefit from the shortened timeline for relief under the SAVE plan.

Chrystal Copeland separated from her ex-husband two decades ago. But she's still waiting for a law to go into effect to separate their student loans.

Patricia Backlund, 81, said she thinks loneliness among older people can sometimes be fear-based. So she started a weekly meetup to make it easier.

As loneliness continues to hit older Americans particularly hard, Ed, 63, is doing everything he can to avoid that outcome once he retires.

Biden will begin canceling student debt for borrowers in the SAVE plan who originally borrowed $12,000 or less and made 10 years of payments.

A FAFSA delay means many hoping to take on student loans for college won't get financial aid offers until April, prompting criticism from lawmakers.

The Federal Reserve is expected to continue its pause on interest rate hikes this week, with cuts likely to come later this year.

Biden has poured resources into gun violence prevention, but the election will determine if the initiatives continue.

Former Berkeley city council member Rigel Robinson wanted more housing, but anti-development NIMBYs' harassment and threats pushed him out.

Since student-loan payments resumed, millions of borrowers have encountered issues with their servicers. The Education Department is cracking down.

Biden announced his administration has approved another round of student-debt relief for public servants and borrowers on income-driven repayment.

The Americans most likely to receive an overdraft fee are also those who have difficulty paying bills.

It was a rollercoaster year for student-loan borrowers after the Supreme Court struck down Biden's first try at debt cancellation. But it's not over.