It’s Almost Time to Resume Student Loan Payments. Not Doing so Could Cost You

It’s Almost Time to Resume Student Loan Payments. Not Doing so Could Cost You
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The Associated Press
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NEW YORK—After three years, the pandemic-era freeze on student loan payments will end in late August.

It might seem tempting to just keep not making payments, but the consequences can be severe, including a hit to your credit score and exclusion from future aid and benefits.