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  • Blogs
    Sep 9, 2025

    What They Are Saying: Top Economic Policymakers And Protect Borrowers’ Advisors Weigh In On The Fight For Families Drowning In Debt

    As President Trump’s economic policies cater to billionaires and big corporations at the expense of American families, top economic policymakers and Protect Borrowers’ advisory board members weigh in on the fight ahead and the stakes for working people.

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  • Blogs
    Sep 9, 2025

    What They Are Saying: Right-Wing Public Figures Sound Off on Debt, Politics, and the Economy

    As President Trump’s economic policies cater to billionaires and big corporations at the expense of working people, top right-wing public figures are doing damage control— sounding alarms and demanding action to address the rising strain debt poses in families’ financial lives. 

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  • Press Releases
    Sep 5, 2025

    Federal Trade Commission Turns Its Back on Workers, Upholds Corporate Control

    The FTC withdraws from defending landmark non-compete ban, leaving workers unprotected from exploitative contracts, including TRAPs and other stay-or-pays.

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  • Blogs
    Sep 4, 2025

    As Trump Abandons Workers, Labor Day Reminds Us to Keep Protecting Workers

    Despite evidence showing that TRAPs and non-competes are on the rise across the economy, federal agencies are enabling employers to use these abusive practices.

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  • Fact Sheets
    Aug 26, 2025

    OBBBA Increased Costs Fact Sheet

    The following fact sheet describes how the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act” will make paying for college more expensive for families and increase student loan costs.

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  • Letters & Memos
    Aug 22, 2025

    Letter to U.S. Department of Education on RISE & AHEAD Negotiated Rulemakings

    Student Borrower Protection Center urged ED to use rulemaking to maximize borrowers’ benefits and opportunities as the Trump Admin works to implement the changes to the federal student loan system pursuant to the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”

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  • News Clips
    Aug 20, 2025

    Trump set to bar college graduates from debt relief program if employers undermine ‘American values’

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  • News Clips
    Aug 20, 2025

    Student Loans With This Servicer Will Be Transferred Within Months, Says Department Of Education

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  • Press Releases
    Aug 15, 2025

    In Split Decision, Partisan DC Appeals Panel Sides with Trump and Vought, May Vacate Trial Court Order Preserving the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

    Advocates condemn decision; coalition defending the bureau expected to appeal, which automatically blocks this new decision temporarily.

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  • News Clips
    Aug 12, 2025

    Student Loan Changes Are Here — Here’s How Black Women Can Stay Ahead

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  • News Clips
    Aug 6, 2025

    What Is the New Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) for Student Loans?

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  • News Clips
    Aug 5, 2025

    Trump’s student-loan repayment overhaul could push borrowers out of the federal system. Democratic lawmakers want to know if private lenders are ready.

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  • News Clips
    Aug 2, 2025

    Guess Who’s Eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness: New ICE Agents

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  • News Clips
    Aug 1, 2025

    Nearly 8 million student loan borrowers will see their balances start growing again this month

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  • News Clips
    Aug 1, 2025

    Millions of Americans forced to repay loans as August deadline creeps up – and monthly payments could hike by $300

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  • News Clips
    Aug 1, 2025

    Some student loans start accruing interest today. Here’s what you should know

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  • Press Releases
    Jul 30, 2025

    Colorado Attorney General Sues PetSmart to Halt Predatory Training Debt Scheme

    New lawsuit alleges PetSmart used TRAPs to lock pet groomers into grueling, low-wage jobs; advocates applaud surge in state action to combat TRAPs.

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  • Testimony & Remarks
    Jul 30, 2025

    Testimony of Persis Yu Before the Massachusetts Joint Committee on the Judiciary

    See here to read Persis Yu’s July 29, 2025 testimony.

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  • News Clips
    Jul 30, 2025

    PetSmart’s In Hot Water For Sending Workers To Debt Collection

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  • Press Releases
    Jul 29, 2025

    Thanks to Trump CFPB’s Actions, More Than $360 Million Owed to Americans is at Risk, New Investigation Reveals

    A joint Consumer Federation of America and SBPC investigation reveals more than $360 million in redress owed to Americans is at risk due to actions taken by the Trump-led CFPB.

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