Mass General Brigham began its second round of layoffs this week, following an initial wave of job cuts in mid-February.

The layoffs, which have been directed by the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by billionaire and "special government employee" Elon Musk, have sparked concerns among experts who fear that the IRS won't be able to process Americans' tax refunds as quickly as usual this year.

Student loan borrowers and families applying for college will almost certainly be impacted by mass Department of Education layoffs. Here’s what borrowers should know.