Student-loan borrowers are facing debt-relief whiplash under Trump

President Donald Trump's administration is creating uncertainty for student-loan borrowers.

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• Trump's administration announced a pause on wage garnishment and tax refund seizure for defaulted student-loan borrowers.
• At the same time, thousands of borrowers are waiting for debt relief through income-based repayment plans to be processed.
• The uncertainty is making it difficult for borrowers to financially prepare.

If there's one thing student-loan borrowers are familiar with...