student loan forgiveness: Student loan forgiveness changes hit middle class hard: New bill counts jobless months, speeds up debt relief for laid-off workers

A new House bill wants to change student loan forgiveness rules, especially for people who lose their jobs, and it could let jobless months count toward loan relief even if no payment is made. Around 12 million borrowers are already on income-driven repayment (IDR) plans, which allow loan forgiveness after many years of payments. Right…