A warning for those with student debt as repayments resume – Las Vegas Review-Journal

Attorney General Aaron Ford warned Nevadans on Friday of student loan scams as the COVID-19-era repayment pause ends in October. The continuance of student loan repayments can leave uninformed borrowers vulnerable as they navigate through the loan repayment process, Ford said in a statement. Scammers, unfortunately, will use these changes to develop schemes to swindle…

AG Ford warns of student loan scams as repayment plans resume – Las Vegas Review-Journal

Attorney General Aaron Ford warned Nevadans on Friday of student loan scams as the COVID-19-era repayment pause ends in October. The continuance of student loan repayments can leave uninformed borrowers vulnerable as they navigate through loan repayment process, Ford said in a statement. Scammers, unfortunately, will use these changes to develop schemes to swindle borrowers…

Biden administration prepares for student debt relief negotiations – Inside Higher Ed

The Biden administration is planning to hold three two-day negotiating sessions over the next three months to discuss student loan forgiveness. Alex Wong/Staff/Getty Images The U.S. Education Department is gearing up to hold meetings in two weeks on how to provide debt relief to federal student loan borrowers, especially now that a potential government shutdown…

Need independent financial help? A financial counsellor might be what you need – ABC News

Struggling with bills and debt? Be careful where you go for help.  Some services, such as financial counselling, are free and independent, while other services targeting those in financial strife  so-called “debt relief” firms  can be predatory and harmful. Here’s what to know about who can offer free and independent advice, and which services to…

Student debt relief scams on the rise. Here's what borrowers need to … – Missouri Independent

Complaints about student debt relief scams are increasing as the date approaches for borrowers to restart payment on their student loans after more than a three-year pause. Consumer protection advocates say that the Biden administrations student debt relief efforts, the subsequent halting of those policies by the courts, and the restart of student loan payments…

Young disabled people turn to debt advice charities: Creditspring – Retail Banker International

Young disabled people turn to debt advice charities image credit: shutterstock.com Almost one in three (29%) young disabled people have contacted debt advice charities over money worries. This is three times the average across the UK (10%). One in four (24%) of 1824-year-olds are relying on credit and loans to pay their bills. But this…