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Acorns Investing Review 2019: Automatically Invest Spare Change

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Acorns is an investing app that will invest your spare change in ETFs. Find out if this is a good fit for you in our Acorns Investing review.

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TD Ameritrade Review: Great IRA and HSA

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TD Ameritrade has gotten the online trading platform down to a science. Their services offer a powerful range of options that appeal to a large and varied customer base. Their top selling points include their $0 minimum balance, their huge selection of exchange-traded funds that are commission-free, and mutual funds with no transaction fees. These […]

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Fidelity Review 2019: The Best Online Broker [Now With HSA]

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When it comes to investing, Fidelity simplifies the endeavor with low rates and a very easy-to-use platform. Along with the extensive stock research they make available at your fingertips, getting the latest educational support could not be easier. A longtime leader of excellence in the industry, their name is trusted and synonymous with offering great […]

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Charles Schwab Review: Low Costs, High Service

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Charles Schwab is one of the most well-known investment companies in the world. See what this brokerage has to offer in our review.

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ETrade Review – Competitive Pricing And Robust Service

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From talking babies to Kevin Spacy, Etrade’s prominent marketing campaigns have made it one of the most well-known online trading platforms on the market but do they have more to offer than catchy slogans and celebrity endorsements? E-Trade offers tools and platforms aimed at both experienced and novice investors because of this, most investors can […]

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OptionsHouse Review

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OptionsHouse was founded in 2005, making it one of the first online trading companies in the industry. The company has earned the plaudit of many of the top industry review sites and has become an even more powerful resource since its merger with TradeMONSTER in mid-2014.  In fact, for years, it’s been consistently rated at […]

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Kapitall Review

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If you are ready to take the next step toward building a sound investment portfolio, you have a dizzying array of convenient, online choices. Among the most user-friendly online resources is Kapitall, an innovative platform that’s quickly earned a solid reputation among experts in the investment field despite being a relative newcomer to the field. […]

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College Ave Refinance Review: Solid Student Loan Lender

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Student loans are a necessity for many students seeking a higher education. The rising cost of higher education has led to over a million students graduating with debt. The clock starts ticking for these graduates as soon as they walk across the stage. They need to find gainful employment before their monthly student loan repayments […]

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U-fi Student Loan Review: Simple Student Loan Refinancing

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U-fi offers interesting features like good grade discounts, cash back rewards, and co-signer release options. Find out more in our U-fi student loan review.

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First Republic Bank Student Loans Review – The Lowest Fixed Rate Loans

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First Republic Bank Student Loan Refinancing has some of the lowest fixed rate student loan options available to qualified borrowers.

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EDvestinU Student Loans Review

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Getting into the right college can be an ordeal in itself, and then there’s the financing of living as a student to consider. Books, travel, rent and the occasional beer can all add up and savings don’t always stretch far enough. In the private loan sector, there are the big banks, there are credit unions, and […]

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Wells Fargo Student Loan Review

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Whether you’re applying for your undergraduate degree, going to graduate school or planning on attending community college, the course fees all add up and few students can get through college without some kind of loan. Wells Fargo, one of the biggest names in banking to offer private student loans, allows borrowing up to the full cost […]

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Alliant Student Loan Review

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When it comes to the cost of studying, it’s not just the course fees that burn a hole in your wallet. Laptop, software, travel, rent and of course food, are all ongoing costs for students. While debt is never advisable as a first option, the hope for students is that a significant investment in their education […]

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CordiaGrad Student Loan Refinancing Review

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Note: As of September 2018, CordiaGrad merged with Purefy by PenFed. You can read our full Purefy by PenFed student loan refinancing review here. CordiaGrad is a smaller financial company that is actively competing with large institutions. Their smaller size means more room for negotiation and one-on-one advisors to assist with every step of the process. […]

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Link Capital Student Loan Refinancing Review

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It’s no secret that medical school is one of the highest cost education paths. Link Capital focuses on the needs of students training for various medical fields. From future doctors to aspiring pharmacists, they are one of the go to solutions among field related student loans. The company aims to provide financial options that go […]

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iHelp Student Loan Review: Student Loans From Community Banks

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If you’re applying for student loans are or looking to refinance see if iHelp can be of service in our iHelp student loan review.

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RISLA Student Loan Review

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The Rhode Island Student Loan Authority, or RISLA, offers a variety of services to support both Rhode Island (RI) residents and out-of-state students attending eligible RI schools. Being a non-profit and quasi-state authority, RISLA prides itself in helping students make responsible financial decisions and furthering their careers. If you are eligible for a RISLA loan […]

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Citizen’s Bank Student Loan Refinancing Review

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Citizen’s Bank offers student loan refinancing, but from a traditional bank. See how they compare for student loan refinancing and why we think they’re great for high balance student loans.

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Pave Student Loans Review: Student Loan Refinancing

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Note: Pave stopped lending in June 2017. If you’re looking to refinance your student loans, look at our guide to the best places to refinance your student loans.   A student loan should be a sound investment in your future, not a necessary burden. Many online lenders see the need for a new type of student […]

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