The notoriously complicated and frustrating federal student loan application, also known as FAFSA (for Free Application for Federal Student Aid), has recently undergone a simplification transformation ...

The Education Department said it will continue to process FAFSA, which recently went live, amid the government shutdown.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as FAFSA, is officially open for the 2026-27 academic year, weeks ...

Businesses and not-for-profits that received $2 million or more in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans must complete one of two new loan necessity questionnaires being sent to lenders by the U.S.

Taxpayers face a learning curve for figuring out how key tax deductions in the mega tax bill will work when they file 2025 tax returns next year.

If you took out an educational loan for yourself, your spouse or your dependent, you may be able to deduct the interest you paid on your taxes. The amount you can deduct depends on your modified ...

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Monday announced a proposal to shift its Title I home loan programs to the use of the Uniform Residential Loan Application (URLA) that ...

In the past, borrowing money, visiting a bank, filling out long forms, and waiting days or even weeks for approval. But in ...

Kiah Treece is a former attorney, small business owner and personal finance coach with extensive experience in real estate and financing. Her focus is on demystifying debt to help consumers and ...

Although challenging, you may discharge student loans by filing Chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy. To discharge your student loans, you must take the extra step of filing an adversary proceeding that proves ...