FTC Freezes Assets of Impersonators of U.S. Education Department

California-based companies allegedly scammed student borrowers seeking debt relief. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action against those who offered student borrowers fraudulent debt relief. According to…

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USDA Provides Additional Support to Farm Loan Borrowers

The new assistance program aims to bolster agricultural businesses and overcome financial challenges. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced plans to offer additional financial support to…

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Fifth Circuit Temporarily Halts Federal Student Loan Relief

An injunction stops the program while litigation plays out.  Judges in the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals granted an injunction against the most recent loan relief plan…

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Supreme Court Rules Against President’s Student Loan Forgiveness

The opinion affirms the “power of the purse” belongs to Congress. The Supreme Court declared that President Biden’s administration does not have the authority to take unilateral action…

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FTC Supports Regulations to Protect Postsecondary Students

Agency comments on Education Department’s efforts to counter deceptive practices in higher education. The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Bureau of Consumer Protection expressed support for the U.S. Department…

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Senate Plan Would Cut College Costs 

A series of bills would also address student debt.  Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, Steve Daines of Montana, Tommy Tuberville of Alabama, Chuck Grassley of Iowa, Tim Scott…

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Senate Passes Bill to Halt Student Loan Forgiveness 

A presidential veto is expected.  The Senate passed legislation that overturns the student debt relief plan established by President Biden. That program would give 40 million loan recipients…

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FTC Stops Student Loan Debt Relief Schemes

Debt relief scams conned student borrowers out of millions. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has stopped two companies falsely claiming affiliation with the Department of Education and deceiving…

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FTC Permanently Bans Firms from Debt Relief After Scams

The defendants who defrauded credit card debtors must surrender assets. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) successfully sued operators of a credit card debt relief scheme that was located…

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Education Secretary Proposes Reducing Student Loan Debt

The president’s loan forgiveness program awaits its day in court.  The Department of Education announced a new proposal to cut student loan payments on undergraduate loans by half…

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