10 Common and Costly Credit Missteps
These mistakes can wreak havoc on your credit score, finances and access to loans. Here’s how to avoid them.
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What are the pros and cons of secured credit cards?
While secured credit cards come with both benefits and drawbacks, the positives ultimately far outweigh the negatives.
How Long Does It Take for a Check to Clear?
On average, it takes two to five business days for a check to clear. Business days are generally considered any weekday, Monday through Friday, that isnât a bank holiday. For most checks, itâs typical for banks to make the first…
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Can You Get a Student Loan For Summer Classes?
Summer classes can help students make room in their schedule or get ahead to potentially graduate earlier. But, can students borrow student loans to pay for a summer class? The short answer is yes. Both private and federal student loans can be used to pay for summer classes. The application process is typically the same […]
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The 6 Biggest Financial Mistakes People Make When Everyone is Panicking
With all of the economic uncertainty, here are some of the biggest financial mistakes people make and how to avoid them.
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5 Ways to Cut Your Taxes in Retirement
Hereâs how retirees can keep Uncle Samâs mitts away from their retirement income â legally.
5 Ways to Put an End to Junk Mail
Here’s how to keep unwanted mail from clogging your mailbox and trash can.
Only 4 percent of respondents were aware of credit accommodations
We conducted a survey about pandemic provisions in the CARES Act and learned that only 4 percent of respondents were aware of credit accommodations.
What Is Need-Based Financial Aid?
Paying for college can be expensive, but there are several types of financial aid available to students. Some aid awards are determined based on your familyâs financial situation. Known as need-based financial aid, amounts are awarded based on several factors, and in some cases, it may not need to be repaid. If youâre unsure whether […]
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Student Loan Disability Discharge Is Automatic for 323K Borrowers
Getting rid of federal student loan debt has just become easier â in many cases automatic â for borrowers with qualifying disabilities. The U.S. Department of Education announced that it will automatically forgive federal student loans for at least 323,000 borrowers who have total and permanent disabilities. An estimated $5.8 billion in federal student loan [â¦]
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