student loan debt

Maybe You Can Discharge Federal Student Loans in Bankruptcy

Broken promises are a theme that runs through the lives of many borrowers of federal student loan borrowers. Their college advisers…

1 year ago

California Lawmakers Propose to Stop Universities From Withholding Degrees Based on Debt

When people talk about education as an investment, they mean that students devote their time and money to pursuing university…

2 years ago

What Happens to Student Loan Debt When You File for Bankruptcy?

Filing for bankruptcy is a difficult decision, especially when student loan debt is involved. No one wants to take on…

3 years ago

Federal Circuit Court Rules Some Student Loans Can be Discharged in Bankruptcy

In the recent circuit court case of Homaidan v. Sallie Mae, Inc., a federal circuit court held that a ruling…

4 years ago

Second Circuit Finds Certain Student Loans Can be Discharged

The Second Circuit in the recent case of In Homaidan v. Sallie Mae recently held that some kinds of private…

4 years ago

Potential Changes Looming With How Student Loan Debt is Handled During Bankruptcy

Potential Changes How Student Loan Debt is Handled Advocates are currently urging the United States Supreme Court to provide clarification…

4 years ago

Undue Hardship and Student Loans

Imagine that a boy grows up watching lawyer shows like Perry Mason, L.A. Law, and Law and Order. He is…

8 years ago

Student Loan Debt

Many Americans carry significant student loan debt. In the beginning of 2017, there were 44 million people in the United…

8 years ago