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Student Loan Debt
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Student loan debt is money borrowed by students to pay for college or higher education expenses, such as tuition, housing, books, and fees. These loans must be repaid with interest after graduation or leaving school. Student loan debt can come from federal or private lenders and often impacts a borrower’s financial future, influencing decisions like buying a home, saving for retirement, or pursuing further education.
3 New Surveys Show How Student Loan Debt is Crippling 401(k) Contributions
Student loan debt, that mortal enemy of retirement savings, is showing no signs of slowing its assault on…
How Behavioral Finance Will Impact This Swing State’s Retirement Savings
Joseph Torsella, PA State Treasurer, seeks to enhance retirement savings with behavioral finance initiatives for residents.
Financial Gap Widens Between Haves, Have-Nots
Key indicators of Americans’ financial capability are no longer improving in step with the economy and the financial…
National 529 Day: States Aim to Boost Awareness
It’s May 29, which means it’s “529 Day,” or more formally, National 529 College Savings Plan Day—a new…
Top Benefits Wanted by Younger Workers
The 401(k) took a hit in popularity among younger workers, defined as those who graduated from college in…
Retirement Bill Creates Match for Workers Repaying Student Loan Debt
It will be a good thing (generally) if even a portion of the retirement proposals floating around Washington…
Adult Children Hampering Parents’ 401(k) Savings
Helping adult children financially can put your retirement at risk. Learn why it’s vital to prioritize savings for your future.
What to do About Student Debt’s Devastating Effect on Retirement
Empower Retirement's Peter Kapinos has answers (and eye-popping statistics).
How Student Loans Hurt Retirement Security
April is Financial Literacy Month, and as usual, we can again expect a slew of articles chastising Americans…
Company Says Student Loan Payments Now Eligible for 401k Match
Insurance giant Travelers has announced a new benefit for its employees that “takes the tough choice out of…