The Trump administration is turning up the pressure on schools to rein in student loan default rates ahead of changes the federal government is implementing this summer that advocates worry could hurt ...

Learn the differences between loan delinquency and loan default, and how they impact your credit score and long-term financial health.

A 401(k) loan default occurs when a borrower fails to repay a loan taken from their 401(k) retirement plan within the specified time frame. This usually happens if the borrower leaves or loses their ...

Federal student loan debt has reached a critical point in the United States, with approximately 5.3 million borrowers currently in default. This represents a significant portion of the estimated 42 ...

If you're in default on your loans, the pause gives you time to take action before your Social Security benefits are at risk. Dashia is the consumer insights editor for CNET. She specializes in ...

A loan becomes delinquent the day after you miss a payment. If you fail to make a payment by the due date, your loan is considered delinquent. This status will be reported to credit bureaus and could ...