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Mt. Gox transferred over 140,000 BTC, worth around $9 billion, to a single address in thirteen transactions, likely as part of a plan to repay creditors by October 31, 2024. The market reacted bearishly, with Bitcoin dropping by 1.4% to $67,680. This is the first movement of assets from Mt. Gox's cold wallets in over five years.
Republican-led states, including Kansas, have filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration to block the SAVE Plan, a new student loan repayment plan that offers faster loan cancellation and lower monthly payments. They argue that Biden overstepped his authority and that the plan will harm states in various ways. The Education Department declined to comment on the lawsuit but noted that it has the authority to define the terms of income-driven repayment plans.
Nearly 153,000 borrowers enrolled in Biden's new student loan repayment plan will receive emails notifying them of the cancellation of their remaining federal student loan debt, totaling about $1.2 billion, with a congratulatory message from President Biden. The administration has continued to find ways to help borrowers after the Supreme Court rejected Biden's signature student loan forgiveness program last year. The new SAVE plan offers more generous repayment terms for low-income borrowers, and the Department of Education is conducting a one-time recount of borrowers' past payments to fix administrative failures. Additionally, the Biden administration has expanded debt relief programs for public-sector workers, borrowers defrauded by colleges, and disabled borrowers.
FTX cryptocurrency exchange will not be rebooted due to lack of buyer interest, but plans to fully repay customers and unsecured creditors affected by its sudden shutdown in November 2022. The company's Chapter 11 plan involves recovering funds from associated companies and selling cryptocurrency holdings to fund repayments, with a goal to repay all "allowed" customers and creditors by February 2023. FTX's lawyer described difficulties in finding buyers and criticized the failed leadership of co-founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, who was convicted of federal fraud charges. The FTT cryptocurrency token briefly spiked in price but then rapidly plunged as holders sold off their tokens.
The Biden administration has introduced a new federal student loan repayment plan called SAVE (Saving on a Valuable Education), which calculates monthly payments based on a borrower's income and family size. The plan aims to lower monthly payments for millions of borrowers, particularly low-income individuals. Under SAVE, unpaid interest will not accrue if a borrower makes a full monthly payment, and there is a forgiveness component after making at least 10 years of payments. However, while the plan may reduce monthly payments, it could extend the time it takes to pay off the loan and potentially result in paying back more over time with interest. Borrowers can apply for the SAVE plan through the Federal Student Aid website. Once fully implemented in July 2024, many borrowers will see their monthly payments cut in half.
Over 4 million people have enrolled in President Biden's new student loan repayment plan, known as SAVE, which aims to lower monthly bills as student loan payments resume in October. The plan, available to most federal student loan borrowers, provides relief to those struggling with debt. While some borrowers were automatically transferred from a previous repayment plan, others must apply for SAVE. The plan calculates payments based on income and family size, with some borrowers seeing payments set at $0. Unpaid interest will not accrue if a full monthly payment is made. Additional parts of the plan will be phased in next year, including shorter time to debt forgiveness. The Biden administration is also pursuing a separate pathway for student loan forgiveness, but it may take months or years to implement.
A new repayment plan called the SAVE plan (Saving on a Valuable Education) is set to gradually provide student loan forgiveness to millions of borrowers starting this fall. The plan aims to keep monthly payments small, prevent interest from accumulating, and offer more generous forgiveness terms. Under the SAVE plan, borrowers could pay back as little as $6,121 for every $10,000 borrowed, compared to $10,956 under the old plan. The program is estimated to cost the government between $138 billion and $361 billion over the next 10 years. Eligibility for the plan includes having federally held loans, while Parent PLUS loan borrowers are not eligible. The application process is expected to be released later this summer, and borrowers can currently apply for the existing repayment plan that SAVE will replace. Legal challenges to the plan are possible, but experts believe it is less vulnerable than the recently struck down debt forgiveness plan.
President Joe Biden's new income-driven repayment plan for federal student loans, called SAVE (Saving on a Valuable Education), will allow borrowers to lower their monthly bills and potentially have their remaining debt canceled after making at least 10 years of payments. Unlike Biden's blocked one-time forgiveness program, the SAVE plan will benefit both current and future borrowers. However, estimates suggest that the plan could cost the government between $138 billion and $361 billion over 10 years. The plan will replace the REPAYE plan and offer lower payments, an increase in the protected income threshold, an interest limit, and automatic recertification. It will also cut payments in half for undergraduate loans and shorten the time to forgiveness. Borrowers with federal student loans can switch to the SAVE plan or wait for the application to become available later this summer.
The Biden administration's new student loan repayment plan, known as the SAVE Plan, is set to offer lenient terms, including reduced monthly payments and eventual debt cancellation. The plan, which aims to replace existing income-driven repayment plans, has faced opposition from Republicans who argue it exceeds the president's authority. Estimates suggest the plan could cost up to $361 billion. While the legality of the plan has not been tested in court, critics believe it may face a legal challenge. Supporters argue that the plan will simplify repayment options and provide relief to millions of borrowers.
The Biden administration's new student loan repayment plan, known as the SAVE Plan, is set to offer lenient terms, including reduced monthly payments and potential debt cancellation. While it has been overshadowed by Biden's proposal for mass student loan cancellation, the plan is now in the spotlight after the Supreme Court struck down the forgiveness plan. Republicans argue that the plan oversteps the president's authority, and opponents believe it may face a legal challenge. The plan aims to simplify repayment options and provide relief to millions of borrowers, but critics argue it is an unfair perk and a form of free college. The legality of the plan is still a subject of debate.
The Biden administration has announced a new repayment plan called the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. The SAVE plan aims to reduce borrowers' monthly payments, with highlights including cutting the amount undergraduate loan borrowers need to pay each month, pausing payments for those making less than 225% of the federal poverty level, and forgiving loan balances after 10 years of payments for borrowers with original loan balances of $12,000 or less. Borrowers will be able to enroll in SAVE this summer before student loan repayments begin in October. However, interest will accrue during a 12-month "on-ramp" repayment program. The Education Department plans to launch a direct application website for SAVE later this summer.
The Supreme Court's recent decision striking down President Biden's student loan forgiveness program has led the administration to announce new steps to help borrowers. The administration is seeking an alternative path to debt relief and has finalized the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan, which will cut monthly payments to $0 for low-income borrowers and save all other borrowers at least $1,000 per year. The administration is also implementing a 12-month "on-ramp" to repayment to prevent financially vulnerable borrowers from being considered delinquent or placed in default. Experts believe that while the ruling is disappointing, it could lead to future reforms and more options for managing student loan debt.
Over 40 million student loan borrowers will resume payments after the end of the student loan pause in August. The student loan landscape has undergone significant changes, including loan servicing, repayment plans, and student loan forgiveness programs. The Biden administration is developing a new income-based repayment plan that could reduce monthly payments by 50% or more and accelerate loan forgiveness. The Education Department's student loan servicing may buckle under the strain of millions of borrowers resuming repayment. The IDR Account Adjustment will allow borrowers to receive credit towards their student loan forgiveness term under income-driven repayment plans. New student loan forgiveness regulations will go into effect on July 1, expanding access and relief for several forgiveness programs.
The Biden administration is preparing for the possibility that the Supreme Court could strike down President Biden's student loan forgiveness program. Officials are quietly planning for this outcome and considering alternative options. Biden's plan not only forgives student debt but also fundamentally changes how loans will be repaid, essentially turning many into free college grants.
Student loan borrowers could see three major changes when payments restart, including the possibility of lower payments from loan forgiveness if the Supreme Court approves Biden's plan to cancel up to $10,000 in student debt per borrower. The Biden administration is also working on a new income-driven repayment plan that would require borrowers to pay 5% of their discretionary income toward their undergraduate student loans, and borrowers may have to adjust to a new loan servicer as several companies that managed federal student loans have ended their relationship with the government.