Adam S. Minsky

Adam S. Minsky

Senior Contributor|Personal Finance

Adam S. Minsky is an attorney, writer, and innovator who established a unique law practice devoted entirely to helping student loan borrowers and their families. He's been a Forbes contributor since 2018 and has covered key developments on student loan forgiveness and repayment plan initiatives. Attorney Minsky has been recognized as a national voice on student loan law and policy, has presented at various conferences throughout the country, and was named a Massachusetts Super Lawyer "Rising Star." He graduated with honors from Boston University with a joint degree in Philosophy and Political Science, and obtained his law degree from Northeastern University School of Law. He practices in Massachusetts, New York, and Vermont. Follow Attorney Minsky for the latest updates on student loan forgiveness and other related developments in the student debt space.

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Feb 27, 2026

Student Loans In SAVE Plan Thrust Into New Uncertainty After Major Court Ruling

A federal court on Friday injected new uncertainty into the years-long legal battle over the future of the SAVE plan, a popular repayment plan for federal student loans.

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Feb 25, 2026

Automatic Discharges Of Student Loans To Proceed After Dual Court Wins

Student loan borrowers notched two major court victories this week, paving the way for automatic discharges of federal student loans.

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Feb 24, 2026

Some Student Loan Borrowers May Soon Receive Refunds Worth Thousands

Many student loan borrowers may soon be receiving unexpected refund checks in the mail, in some cases totaling hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Here's why.

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Feb 22, 2026

Servicers Are Reducing Student Loan Balances For Some Borrowers—Here’s Why

Some student loan borrowers began receiving notices this month that their loan balances are being reduced. Here's why, and what it means for your student loans.

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Feb 19, 2026

Education Department Blocks Student Loan Discharges As Deadline Dispute Continues

The Education Department doubled down on its efforts to try to delay processing at least 170,000 student loan forgiveness requests.