Need To Claim Student Debt Relief? Here's What We Know

Need To Claim Student Debt Relief? Here's What We Know

The federal government will forgive federal student loan debt – up to $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients, and up to $10,000 for others who qualify. We discuss what that means for borrowers, for the economy and how lawmakers are reacting to the president's announcement.

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