Squeezed by competing financial demands, the average student loan borrower aged 50 to 61 holds the highest loan balance of any other age group.

The average student loan debt in the U.S. is almost $39,000 in 2025. Those between the ages of 50 and 61 have the highest average federal student loan debt at $46,556. About 42% of students who borrow ...

Student loan refinance rates have held relatively steady to start the month of March. As of March 19, 2026, student loan refinance lenders are offering fixed rates as low as 3.71% APR and variable ...

The average interest rate on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans increased last week. For many borrowers, that means rates continue to be low enough to make private student loans a decent option, ...

Rates on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans jumped up last week. Despite the rise, if you're interested in getting a private student loan, you can still get a relatively low rate. Private Studen ...