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- May 18, 2018
No-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, 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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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.
- May 16, 2018
Guide to Private Student Loans
When grants, scholarships, and federal aid aren’t enough, you can usually turn to private student loans. But just what are private loans for college and how are they different from subsidized and unsubsidized [...]
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May 15, 2018Lending Club personal loans: 2018 comprehensive review
Lending Club, the big dog among peer-to-peer lending companies, offers unsecured loans to borrowers with fair to good credit.
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May 15, 2018Best Egg personal loans: 2018 comprehensive review
Best Egg offers unsecured personal loans to customers with good to excellent credit. catering to borrowers who earn more than $100,000 annually.
- May 14, 2018
How to Finance Aging in Place Renovations: A Fully Accessible Guide
In a 2017 study, AARP found that 95 percent of people ages 65 and older preferred to stay in their own homes as they aged. It’s a process known as aging in place – in which older homeowners retrofit [...]
- May 10, 2018
How to pay for college with scholarships
Every year, almost $46 billion in scholarship money is awarded by the U.S. Department of Education and educational institutions. Still, many students miss out on the opportunity because they spend too [...]
- May 08, 2018
Student Loan Repayment: Pay More Than Minimum
As a general rule of thumb, you should always pay more than the minimum when you’re in debt. This holds true whether it’s credit card debt or you’re talking about student loan repayment. The reason [...]
- May 08, 2018
Student Loan Grace Periods: How to Maximize Your Time
Is there a grace period for student loans? In many cases, yes. A loan with a grace period gives you a temporary window before you’re required to start making monthly payments — the key word being temporary. [...]