Jillian Berman
jillianberman.bsky.social
Jillian Berman
@jillianberman.bsky.social
Deputy enterprise editor at MarketWatch, covering student loans, consumer debt and more. Get in touch! jberman@marketwatch.com.
Thanks to ex-ED undersecretary James Kvaal and @washingtonmonthly.com for this insightful discussion of my book, Sunk Cost! I particularly appreciate the comments on my approach to the stories of borrowers who so generously shared their time with me. washingtonmonthly.com/2025/06/18/s...
June 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The House version of the megabill is proposing major curbs to federal student lending + private lenders are 'very happy to step in for the government.' At a recent student loan industry conference it was a big topic of discussion. marketwatch.com/story/republ...
June 9, 2025 at 6:44 PM
DC-area! I'll be talking about student debt tonight at the Shepherd Park library. Excited to share insights from my book SUNK COST at a local public library! Details here:
May 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
With millions of borrowers behind on student loan payments + applications for affordable repayment plans unavailable, the Trump admin is looking to slash customer service as part of its bid for efficiency. www.marketwatch.com/story/studen...
February 27, 2025 at 4:52 PM