Compare parent student loans: Parent PLUS vs. private student loans
The right parent student loan depends on your priorities and financial situation.
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May 12, 2022
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Kim Porter is a former contributor to Bankrate, a personal finance expert who loves talking budgets, credit cards and student loans. Porter writes for publications such as U.S. News & World Report, Credit Karma and Reviewed.com. When she's not writing or reading, you can usually find her planning a trip or training for her next race.
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