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Congress Passes Relief for Student Loan Borrowers in CARES Act

Titan Consulting

Benefits include the following: Suspension of Monthly Payments : The US Department of Education automatically suspended payments on outstanding federal student loans. Payment relief includes both direct and FFEL (Federal Family Education Loans) loans and lasts through September 30, 2020. How to Get the CARES Act Benefits?

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Over half of student loan borrowers racked up credit card debt during the payment pause—now experts worry about ‘shock’

Collection Industry News

Over 50% of borrowers added debt on regular credit cards during the student loan payment pause and another 31% racked up balances on retail cards, a recent TransUnion analysis found. Many will have to work to get out of credit card debt at the same time.

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Seven Ways to Get Out of Debt in 2022

Better Credit Blog

Since more Americans are under pressure to resolve their debt, we’ve outlined several strategies that reduce or eliminate this financial liability. What is Debt? Debt is the amount of money you owe to a lender or creditor. Some examples of debt are mortgages, credit card dues, and personal loans.