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Fiona Even Financial Review: Personal Loans Made Personal

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5 Things Every Student Loan Borrower With Kids Must Do

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Millennials are now the biggest generation – but they are ending up in a generational sandwich burdened by taking care of older parents, raising young children, and dealing with student loan debt and other financial issues.With almost 45 million people working to repay their student loans, we have to remember that these same individuals and […]

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Figure Student Loan Refinancing Review

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Figure student loan refinancing is the newest online lender, with an easy online application process, fast processing, and fixed rate loans.

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How to Pay Your Student Loans via Credit Cards (Plus, a Warning)

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Can you pay your student loans with a credit card? Should you? If yes and yes, what are some good payment options? Learn more right here!

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What Is a Secured Personal Loan (And Where to Get One)?

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Learn the pros and cons of secured personal loans. If you need to get a secured personal loan, here are some company suggestions.

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What Is Federal Work-Study and How Much Does It Pay for College?

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Learn about the work-study program of the Federal government. Find out who is eligible and how much it pays! Is it the right program for you?

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Today’s Interest Rates and Finding the Best Mortgage Rates

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Want to know today’s interest rates? Find out about mortgage rates and the factors that are involved when determining mortgage rates.

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The Ultimate Guide To Income Sharing Agreements (ISAs)

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What is an ISA? How does a student loan compare to an income sharing agreement? What are the pros and cons of this agreement? Take a look!

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LendEDU Review: Compare Detailed Student Loan Offers

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Wouldn’t it be nice to compare student loan offers, among other loans, in one spot? Yes? Take a look at this LendEDU review to learn more!

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How to Overcome the Fear of Dealing with Your Student Loans

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If you cringe when you think about student loans, you’re probably not alone. Dealing with your student loans is tough, but you must do it.

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Trump Student Loan Forgiveness Changes And Proposals

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President Trump and Betsy DeVos have made various proposals and changes that impact student loan forgiveness. Here’s what you need to know about Trump student loan forgiveness changes.

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The Math Behind Married Filing Separately For IBR Or PAYE

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Calculating the math behind whether it makes sense to do married filing separately for IBR or PAYE for student loan debt.

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How To Apply For A Student Loan (Federal and Private)

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So how do you actually apply for a student loan? This article covers both federal and private loans. If you need a student loan, take a look!

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Average Student Loan Debt By Year (Graduating Class)

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We break down the average student loan debt by year for each graduating class and highlight the trend of growing student loan debt.

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How To Find The Best Student Loans And Rates In 2019

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Here’s our guide to help you find the best student loan rates so that you can get the best interest rate on your student loans.

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6 Online Loan Companies That Allow You to Borrow from Home

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Do you need a personal loan? Perhaps you’re looking for online loan companies that can help you from the comfort of your home. Read on!

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Perkins Loans: The Ultimate Guide to Repayment and Loan Forgiveness

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What is a Perkins Loan? Can these loans be forgiven? If so, how? Read about Perkins Loans in this ultimate guide and educate yourself!

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What Are Considered Public Service Jobs (For PSLF Eligibility)?

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Find out which jobs are considered public service jobs that qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Does yours qualify?

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Student Loan Forgiveness for Lawyers: What Is Available?

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As a lawyer, you might have a lot of student loan debt. Is there student loan forgiveness for lawyers? Find out what is available here.

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Trellis Student Loans: Who Are They and What Do They Do?

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Discover who Trellis Company is and how they help student loan borrowers pay back their student loans. Are they right for you?

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Figure Home Equity Review: Straightforward Loan Application!

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If you’re looking for a loan application with the convenience of not having to go to the bank, read this Figure home equity review.

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Interest Rate vs. APR — What Is the Difference Between the Two?

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If you’re wondering what the difference is between an interest rate and an APR, take a look at this straightforward explanation.

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