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On April 1st, the U.S. Department of Education issued a major update to borrowers currently enrolled in the SAVE repayment plan.  The message was direct: “The SAVE Plan is ending. Borrowers must take action.”   While the announcement may seem straightforward, the details behind this transition are critical.   Here’s what borrowers need to understand and how to respond.  The 90-Day Window: What It Is and How It Works  One of the most important parts of the Department’s announc

If you haven’t heard from your loan servicer lately, if your balance looks “normal”, if your payments feel manageable, it’s easy to assume your student loans are fine. But after working with thousands of borrowers, we see the same pattern over and over again. Many people who think they’re “in good shape” are actually one step away from missing forgiveness, overpaying, or staying stuck in a temporary solution that quietly creates long-term consequences. Here are 5 red flags we

We know, this is a lot. But this is also one of those “ slow down and read it ” moments. After years of pauses, extensions, and temporary relief, multiple student loan changes are hitting at once. What happens next could directly affect your paycheck, your tax refund, and your repayment strategy in 2026 and beyond. Here’s what matters most and why now is the time to pay attention. Wage Garnishment Is Returning for Borrowers in Default For the first time since before the pande

What’s the fastest way to stop wage garnishment? For federal loans, wage garnishment is tied to default status and can resume as collections restart in 2026. In general, borrowers stop (or avoid) garnishment by getting loans back into good standing. You have the right to appeal based on meeting eligible criteria, correcting the default through a formal path like Rehabilitation, or arranging a payment plan like an income driven plan or reasonable and affordable payments. Can