Despite President Joe Biden's unprecedented rate of student loan forgiveness, the country's outstanding debt still grew while he was in office. Here's why.

Student loan forgiveness has been in the forefront, but the potential elimination of the student loan interest deduction warrants close attention, too.

Student loan debt can feel like it will take an eternity to pay off. The standard repayment plan offered for federal student loans is 10 years — and many other plans extend long beyond that. If you are hoping to get your debt burden off your back sooner, there are steps you can take to expedite the payoff process.

Making student loan payments every month is a grind familiar to many, but that diligence can pay off for you on your tax return.