Social Security garnishment for defaulted student loans is paused
The Trump administration last month started garnishing paychecks and Social Security benefits to collect defaulted loans.
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The Trump administration last month started garnishing paychecks and Social Security benefits to collect defaulted loans.
A new proposal from Republican lawmakers would eliminate the popular SAVE repayment plan, which helped lower costs for millions.
The Department of Education doesn't oversee school curriculums, but it does offer a range of services affecting millions of Americans.
As college students gear up for the spring semester, it’s the perfect time to get your finances in check—whether it’s managing tuition, tackling student loans, or staying on top of everyday expenses. Kate Wood from NerdWallet joins Reed Cowan & Gianna Franco to share simple ways to balance it all and stay financially healthy.
Reed Cowan and Gianna Franco talk to Nerdwallet's Kate Wood about teens developing healthy money habits before going to college.
President-elect Donald Trump has called the Biden administration's student loan relief efforts a "total catastrophe."
The 12-month grace period for student loan borrowers ended Sept. 30. The "on-ramp" period helped borrowers struggling to make payments avoid the risk of defaulting and hurting their credit score.
About 1 in 10 people with student loans have gotten debt relief, according to the Biden administration.
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This round of Biden's student loan forgiveness proposals targets the interest that adds up over time on student loans.
President Biden said that of the borrowers who can get their loans forgiven, nearly 44,000 are teachers, nurses, firefighters and others who are eligible for forgiveness after working 10 years of public service.
CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger talks with Nicole Zaloumis about FAFSA’s status on over one million people applying for the SAVE program, which is also applicable for early debt cancelation. (01-18-2024)
Borrowers who took out $12,000 or less in loans and have been in repayment for at least 10 years could get their debt erased.
This latest $4.8 billion in relief brings the grand total of approved debt cancellation by the administration to $132 billion for over 3.6 million Americans.
The number of people seeking help on the platform to pay student loans has exploded over the last year, the crowdfunding site says.
As student loan repayments restart in October, the Biden administration said 125,000 people with student loans will have their debt erased.
Student loan payments resumed Sunday following a three-year pause brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 43 million Americans must now begin repaying loans, and about half are expected to be delinquent on their payments. Astrid Martinez reports.
After a three-year hiatus, interest on student loans begins piling up again on Friday, with payments due in October.
When President Joe Biden introduced his student loan repayment plan Saving on a Valuable Education – better known as SAVE – some borrowers in the Bay Area didn't waste time figuring out if they could qualify for lower payments.
Only one-third of borrowers are aware that loan repayments will restart in October, a new survey found.
The new income-driven repayment plan could cut borrowers' monthly payments in half, while some could see their monthly payments go down to $0.
The Biden administration announced they will forgive student loans for more than 800,000 borrowers who have made at least 20 years of payments. That forgiveness comes as the Education Department prepares to implement major changes to a repayment plan which will reduce borrowers' monthly payments. Errol Barnett has more on how this all may affect you.
Following last week's decision striking down President Joe Biden's plan to cancel student debt, the president is mulling another approach to help borrowers. Skyler Henry reports. (7/3/23)
The U.S. Supreme Court closed out its term with two crucial decisions, striking down President Joe Biden's student loan relief program and siding with a web designer who refuses to work with LGBTQ couples. Natalie Brand reports. (6/30/23)
Authorities in Marin County have arrested a man suspected in a string of recent thefts at library branches involving video games.
The driver of a Tesla who drove through protesters blocking his path during last week's "No Kings" march in San Francisco, injuring one protester, has been charged with multiple felonies, authorities said Friday.
President Trump said his intelligence director was "wrong" when she testified Iran wasn't building a nuclear weapon.
Meta and sportswear brand Oakley introduced new AI glasses Friday called Oakley Meta HSTN.
Home sale prices are at a record high, but buyers are nevertheless paying below sellers' asking prices, research shows.
Authorities in Marin County have arrested a man suspected in a string of recent thefts at library branches involving video games.
The driver of a Tesla who drove through protesters blocking his path during last week's "No Kings" march in San Francisco, injuring one protester, has been charged with multiple felonies, authorities said Friday.
President Trump said his intelligence director was "wrong" when she testified Iran wasn't building a nuclear weapon.
Meta and sportswear brand Oakley introduced new AI glasses Friday called Oakley Meta HSTN.
Home sale prices are at a record high, but buyers are nevertheless paying below sellers' asking prices, research shows.
The driver of a Tesla who drove through protesters blocking his path during last week's "No Kings" march in San Francisco, injuring one protester, has been charged with multiple felonies, authorities said Friday.
Police in San Francisco said they arrested more than two dozen people, along with seizing drugs and an illegal firearm, following a recent one-day operation in the city's Tenderloin.
The initiative is modeled after the San Francisco Firefighter Cancer Prevention Foundation's program.
Paco Underhill, author of Call of the Mall, who has been tracking the mall trends for decades, said malls are now shifting from retail hubs to experience-driven destinations — places that blend entertainment, dining and even housing.
Peter Stiehler rises before dawn on weekdays, cooking and serving a hearty breakfast so dozens of people experiencing homelessness in San Mateo County can start their day right.
A vegetation fire sparked by cooking at Natural Bridges State Park on Thursday afternoon led to evacuations and briefly threatened the park's visitors center, firefighters said.
Flaring at the Martinez Refinery Company early Friday morning prompted a company report to health officials and a subsequent community alert.
Police in Livermore said they have arrested three juveniles, one as young as 12-years-old, in connection with nearly 50 auto burglaries dating back to last month.
Four people were taken into custody after Fremont police responded to a robbery at a jewelry store Wednesday evening, police said.
Lines wrapped around the museum to get in for the sold-out Hella Juneteenth event.
A vegetation fire sparked by cooking at Natural Bridges State Park on Thursday afternoon led to evacuations and briefly threatened the park's visitors center, firefighters said.
Authorities on California's Central Coast said a man suspected of killing his 90-year-old father has been arrested in Switzerland on suspicion of murder and is awaiting extradition back to the United States.
Three people have been displaced after a two-alarm fire broke out at a East San Jose home Thursday afternoon, firefighters said.
It is being called the Ranch Place Fire, and it is now 100 percent contained. But the fire came less than 20 feet from some homes.
The owner of the San Jose Earthquakes announced Wednesday that he has begun the process of selling the Major League Soccer club.
Authorities in Marin County have arrested a man suspected in a string of recent thefts at library branches involving video games.
Police in Santa Rosa have arrested an 18-year-old man after he allegedly attacked a wheelchair-bound man with a knife and hammer on Tuesday.
A pair of Napa County homeowners are questioning the county's commitment to fire prevention in an area that has become known for its wildfire risk.
Santa Rosa police are looking for two men they suspect attacked another man in January, sending him to a hospital with multiple face injuries.
Cal Fire announced it will suspend residential burn permits in the North Bay for the remainder of the dry season starting Monday.
Kayla Thornton hit two key 3-pointers over the final 4:57 and scored 16 points to go with six rebounds, and the Golden State Valkyries rallied past Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever 88-77 on Thursday night.
Logan Webb pitched seven splendid innings, pinch-hitter Wilmer Flores delivered a go-ahead double and the San Francisco Giants beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 to stop a four-game losing streak.
Jose Altuve and Victor Caratini hit three-run home runs in a seven-run sixth inning, and the Houston Astros had a season-high 20 hits in an 11-4 victory over the Athletics.
A fourth grader from San Francisco is one of 24 students from around the country and the world headed to the NBA Draft in New York City, but not to play basketball. They're competing in the NBA Math Hoops Global Championship.
The owner of the San Jose Earthquakes announced Wednesday that he has begun the process of selling the Major League Soccer club.
Authorities in Marin County have arrested a man suspected in a string of recent thefts at library branches involving video games.
The driver of a Tesla who drove through protesters blocking his path during last week's "No Kings" march in San Francisco, injuring one protester, has been charged with multiple felonies, authorities said Friday.
Authorities on California's Central Coast said a man suspected of killing his 90-year-old father has been arrested in Switzerland on suspicion of murder and is awaiting extradition back to the United States.
Police in Livermore said they have arrested three juveniles, one as young as 12-years-old, in connection with nearly 50 auto burglaries dating back to last month.
Four people were taken into custody after Fremont police responded to a robbery at a jewelry store Wednesday evening, police said.
Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon, said he expects the company to reduce its workforce over the next few years as it rolls out more generative AI and agents.
Google, OpenAI and Spotify were down Thursday after a widespread tech outage.
ChatGPT maker OpenAI suffered an outage that took its generative AI tools down on Tuesday.
Autonomous vehicle firm Waymo said it has curtailed its robotaxi service in San Francisco following immigration enforcement protests in the city's Financial District Sunday evening, which led to one of its vehicles being vandalized.
There is a slight catch to keep in mind: These new iOS26 features will be reserved for iPhone 11 and later models.
Dr. Fiona Havers' resignation follows RFK Jr.'s orders to change the CDC's vaccine recommendations.
A warning to anglers who eat their catch from the San Francisco Bay, fish pulled from the waters may contain dangerous levels of so-called "forever chemicals."
The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.
The norovirus strain GII.17 may have disrupted the seasonal pattern of outbreaks.
The Chevron Richmond refinery is flaring, forcing a Community Warning System (CWS) Level 1 notification on Saturday, the refinery said in a post on Facebook.
President Trump said his intelligence director was "wrong" when she testified Iran wasn't building a nuclear weapon.
In a victory for President Trump, about 4,000 National Guard troops can remain in Los Angeles for now.
President Trump appeared to mark Juneteenth — a day he has commemorated in the past — by arguing businesses are closed for "too many non-working holidays."
The EMBER proposal would force residents to clear any vegetation within 5 feet of a home, and it would go into effect at the end of this year.
The initiative is modeled after the San Francisco Firefighter Cancer Prevention Foundation's program.
A part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth — known as 988 option 3 — will close in July, the agency said.
Most of the instructors and clientele at Banana Yoga identify as gender expansive — an umbrella term for those who don't fit neatly into the male or female box.
Two teens were arrested on suspicion of assault and a hate crime following an attack at a Pride Month event in Redwood City on Wednesday.
The organizers of prominent Pride celebrations saw huge sponsorship drop-offs this year, a pattern seen as a response to the Trump administration.
WorldPride is in D.C. this year, leaving the LGBTQ community conflicted about showing up to the nation's capital amid an administration that has targeted them.
Paco Underhill, author of Call of the Mall, who has been tracking the mall trends for decades, said malls are now shifting from retail hubs to experience-driven destinations — places that blend entertainment, dining and even housing.
Brian Wilson was one of the world's most influential recording artists.
Aaron Rodgers said after his first practice with the Pittsburgh Steelers that he got married "a couple months ago."
Khaby Lame rose to international fame during the pandemic without ever saying a word in his videos. He has over 162 million followers on TikTok.
Sly Stone, the musician known for his own brand of funk with Sly and the Family Stone, has died at 82.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
CBS News Bay Area afternoon edition headlines for June 20, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
For the first day of summer, expect clear skies and breezy conditions, with highs in the 60s and 70s in much of the Bay Area. Conditions should warm up this weekend. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
CBS News Bay Area morning edition headlines for June 20, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
With high winds expected, the department has increases staffed to make sure there are enough resources on hand to respond quickly to any wildfire.
It's a celebration of freedom and resilience, and like any get together in the Black community, Hella Juneteenth is centered around food. Byron Neville Hughes is a chef and this year his job is managing the cookout plates.
In 2025, KPIX is moving to a new community service award: the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award. Submit nominations for an outstanding community hero at kpix.com/icon.
It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is Army veteran who continues to live a life of service into his 80s, by feeding hundreds of San Francisco families a week.
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.