Elizabeth Guevara - Profile and Journalist Details

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Biography

Elizabeth is a Breaking News Writer at Investopedia, focusing on student loans, personal finances and taxes.

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Total articles 224

• Student Loan Delinquencies Pushed Down the Average U.S. Credit Score

  By Elizabeth Guevara Verified| Investopedia Verified The national average FICO score fell in February, driven by federal student loan delinquencies, which started impacting credit reports for the first time in five years. The average U.S. FICO credit score was 715 in February, one point lower than the previous month and two points lower than in April 2024. Tommy Lee, FICO's senior director of analytics and scores, wrote that much of the drop could be attributed to student loan delinquencies.

  By Elizabeth Guevara Verified · Investopedia

  Apr. 16, 2025

• Trump Has Hinted At Privatizing Federal Student Loans. What Would That Look Like?

  By Elizabeth Guevara Verified| Investopedia Verified Recent moves suggest President Donald Trump may push to privatize the federal student loan system, but experts say he could have a hard time getting lenders and lawmakers on board. Trump recently signed an Executive Order initiating the closure of the Department of Education. In the order, the administration said the Department of Eductions handles more than $1.6 trillion in student debt, equating it to the size of one of the U.S.'s biggest banks, Wells Fargo.

  By Elizabeth Guevara Verified · Investopedia

  Apr. 15, 2025

• 5 Tips for Filing Your Taxes at the Last Minute

  By Elizabeth Guevara Verified| Investopedia Verified Don't forget: Tax returns are due tomorrow. Filers must send their returns on time or get an extension to avoid paying a penalty. According to the latest information from the IRS, more than 101.4 million people filed their taxes as of April 4, and 67% got a refund. This year, taxpayers received an average of around $100 more in refunds than last year. About $211.1 billion has been refunded, with the average amount being $3,116.

  By Elizabeth Guevara Verified · Investopedia

  Apr. 14, 2025

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