Wage garnishment for defaulted student loans resumes January 2026. Learn how income-driven plans, rehabilitation, consolidation, and hardship claims can help you avoid or stop wage withholding. Explore new legislative protections and steps to safeguard your paycheck now.
Debt & Credit
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Gas and heating costs are up, but concrete help is available. Learn how utility hardship grants, …
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With lawmakers debating a 10% national credit card rate cap, what could change for your payments—and …
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North Carolina just wiped away $6.5B in medical debt through Medicaid expansion and hospital policies. What’s …
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States like Michigan and Georgia are ramping up nurse loan forgiveness programs for 2025—see where fast-track …
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States are tackling medical debt in new ways for 2025—some even stop bills before they start. …
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Some states now let you apply for rent and utility help together—here’s how bundled assistance can …
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Next year’s tax credit changes could influence how easily you access debt relief and repayment help. …
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Winter 2025 brings new hardship loans and disaster grants—see how to compare options, check eligibility, and …
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Debt & Credit
How Gig Workers Can Weigh Credit Counseling Against State Debt Relief Programs—And What Matters Most for Relief in 2025
Gig workers can now choose between credit counseling and new state debt relief programs. See how …