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How do you know if your student loans are in default as debt collection resumes in May?
As of May 5, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education is resuming debt collection on defaulted federal student loans after a ...
The Washington Post8d
Education Department to resume seizing wages for student loan debt
McMahon said her agency, with the help of the Treasury Department, “will shepherd the student loan program responsibly ... initiative, called Fresh Start, had allowed anyone in default on ...
The New York Times8d
Millions of Student Loan Borrowers Are Behind on Payments
By Stacy Cowley After a five-year pause on penalizing borrowers for not making student loan payments, the federal government dropped the hammer. It instructed its loan servicers to start reporting ...
What happens if your student loans are in default as debt collection restarts?
Borrowers in default could see their wages garnished or Social Security benefits seized. Here’s what you need to know.
Seattle Times8d
Millions of student loan borrowers are behind on payments
After a five-year pause on penalizing borrowers for not making student loan payments ... the Education Department offered a “fresh start” program that moved millions of defaulted borrowers ...
Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Education Department will begin collection next month on student loans that are in default, including ...
Sacramento Bee8d
Unpaid Tax Debt Could Trigger Wage Garnishment - Clear Start Tax Explains What Most Don’t Know
After sending multiple letters, the IRS can legally notify an employer to begin withholding ... Clear Start Tax helps taxpayers apply for the IRS Fresh Start Program, providing expert guidance ...