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Jul 11, 2018Current Auto Loan Interest Rates
View current auto loan rates based on Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.
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Jun 21, 2018The ultimate guide to federal student loans
As you prepare for college, you need to understand what loan options you have and what you’re getting yourself into.
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The Fully Accessible Guide to Paying for College for Students With Disabilities
Paying for college is a complicated process for any aspiring student. It’s a process that raises a ton of questions: What’s a Pell Grant? Or a Perkins Loan? Do I have to pay anything back? For students [...]
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Jun 01, 20185 ways to repay your student loans fast
Start budgeting and saving to repay student loans so you won’t be in debt for years.
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May 31, 2018Personal Loan vs. Credit Card: Dealing with Debt
Too much credit card debt won’t be solved with a personal loan. A budget may be what you need.
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May 31, 2018What you need to know before you apply for student loans
Doing some homework before you take out college loans can help you avoid crippling debt.
- May 31, 2018
The Financial Benefits of Wiping the Slate Clean
It should come as no surprise that a criminal conviction can severely hurt your finances. Background checks don’t just list convictions, either. An arrest can still show up on a potential employer’s [...]
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May 23, 2018Debt Consolidation Loans
If you find yourself deep in debt, the options for digging yourself out can seem overwhelming. It is easy to fall prey to debt solutions that can put you in an even worse position. Thankfully, for those [...]
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May 18, 2018No-loan financial aid targets student debt
No-loan financial aid packages have replaced student loans at several universities. How does no-loan student aid affect the cost of college?
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May 16, 2018Student loan mistakes you can’t afford to make
Get a crash course on what to avoid when closing the gap between college aid and costs.