Student Loan Debt
How advisors can help clients understand the burden of student loan debt and the best ways to reduce, eliminate or manage the debt load.
Sen. McConnell Sends Mixed Signals on $600 Jobless Payments
By Melanie WaddellHe called a full extension "unfair" and "bad economics" Wednesday after signaling Tuesday that he might accept that provision.
July 13, 2020
PPP Data Errors Abound, Raise Questions About Stimulus' ImpactOf some 4.9 million loans, the number of "jobs retained" is zero for more than 1 in 10.
July 09, 2020
PPP 'Pig-Out' Complicates New Stimulus Bill's Timing: ValliereThe news that billions of dollars have flowed to well-connected firms that don't need money has "embarrassed Congress," he says.
July 08, 2020
GPB Capital Took PPP Loans While Under InvestigationA law firm is calling on Congress and the Trump administration to claw back the money.
July 06, 2020
SBA Names Firms Getting $150,000 or More in PPP LoansSome 650,000 larger entities have taken about 75% of the loan money allocated through June 30.
June 30, 2020
Mnuchin, Senators in Talks to 'Repurpose' Unused PPP FundsThe Senate passed an extension to the program late Tuesday.
June 29, 2020
Bill on PPP Loan Forgiveness Calculators Introduced in HouseThe legislation calls for creation of a simple online calculator to help small-business owners fill out complex loan forgiveness forms.
June 25, 2020
Americans With Student Debt Owe $24,155 on AverageFour in 10 debt holders didn't understand the implications of taking a student loan, Northwestern Mutual study finds.