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Breaking down Biden’s SAVE plan for student loans
Student loan borrowers could save thousands of dollars over the life of their loans due to changes to income driven repayment (IDR) plans set to go into effect this fall.
Despite the blow dealt to debt forgiveness by the Supreme Court late last month, the Biden administration is pushing ahead with a new proposal meant to help millions of Americans.
The Biden administration introduced the Saving on Valuable Education (SAVE) plan to transform the old IDR system into what the Department of Education called “the most generous” student repayment option ever given to borrowers.
The plan makes multiple significant changes that will lower the monthly payment for many borrowers. Some could see their bill go to $0 a month by enrolling in the program.
A single person earning less than $32,805 a year will have monthly payments of $0. The same would happen to families of four that make less than $67,500.
“This is something that we believe will help millions of people,” said Cody Hounanian, executive director of Student Debt Crisis Center. “I think it’s important to recognize that the SAVE program is going to make a positive difference in people’s lives.”
Welcome to The Hill’s Business & Economy newsletter, we’re Aris Folley, Taylor Giorno and Sylvan Lane — covering the intersection of Wall Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.
A House hearing on funding for transportation and housing descended into yelling and name-calling Tuesday as Republicans and Democrats went after one another over a proposal related to funding for LGBTQ projects.
Spirits are high among the International Brotherhood of the Teamsters as negotiations with shipping giant UPS stay frozen ahead of a July 31 contract negotiation deadline, The Hill found in a range of interviews.
Sometimes the smallest deliveries are the most important
UPS moves $3.8 billion of essential products every day. With baby formula, diapers, binkies and even donated breast milk brought to front doorsteps every day, UPS is delivering what matters for American families. Learn more.
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A House Small Businesse subcommittee holds a hearing on how “burdensome” health care regulations impact small businesses and providers at 9:30 a.m. ET.
The Senate Banking Committee will hold a hearing on deposit insurance reform after recent bank failures on Thursday at 10 a.m. ET.
A new law that bans citizens of China and some other countries from purchasing property in large swaths of Florida violates federal housing discrimination laws, a lawyer representing Chinese nationals living and working in the state told a federal judge Tuesday.
Business and economic news we’ve flagged from other outlets:
Dow pops more than 300 points for 7th straight positive day, longest winning streak since 2021 (CNBC)
The Key Number to Watch in U.S. Bank Earnings (WSJ)
US startups are having a bad year. Relief isn’t coming (CNN)
A MESSAGE FROM UPS
5% of the U.S. GDP is moved every day by UPS
Businesses rely on UPS to serve their customers and keep their operations running smoothly. For individuals, it’s products critical to their lives. You could say UPS is delivering what matters for nearly every American. Learn more.
The specter of January 6, 2021 rose again Tuesday in a series of dramatic developments — even as questions remain about how those events will impact the 2024 presidential race. Read more
The House voted overwhelmingly to approve a resolution Tuesday abacking Israel and condemning antisemitism, a move sparked by recent comments from Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) that ignited a firestorm on Capitol Hill and highlighted Democratic divisions on the highly delicate topic of Israel-Palestine … Read more
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