In a perfect world, all parents would have a 529 planâor another education savings accountâfull of funds to cover their childrenâs college years. But there are many reasons why that may not be the case for you. If so, youâre likely looking into other options to pay for college. One possibility you may be considering […]
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Most parents want their children to get the best higher education possible, but that dream comes with a high price tag. The growing costs of college mean parents who intend to help foot the bills need to plan, and as early as possible. One way to save for college tuition is through a 529 college […]
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Taking a break from financial obligations can offer some breathing room, but it’s important to understand how deferred payments may affect your credit score.
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Thereâs no question that student loan debt is at an all-time high. The latest statistics show that nearly 45 million U.S. borrowers owe more than $1.7 trillion in student loans. Many graduates want to pay off their student loans as soon as possible. But is paying off the loans early always the best move? That […]
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Life can get expensive. When you factor in things like rent or mortgage, groceries, child care expenses, transportation costs, and more, it adds up quickly. For 45 million Americans, their monthly budget also includes student loan payments. If youâre trying to figure out how to pay off student debt faster, read on for help. If […]
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With the average debt burden for indebted graduates surging over $35,000 in 2019, desperate students are exploring all their options when it comes to loan forgiveness and creative payment options. The Pay As You Earn repayment plan, also known as PAYE, is one option which can help make your student loan payments more doable. It […]
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Used cars have always appealed to the budget-conscious shoppers because of their low prices, but there’s always been a drawback — used car loans. Until recently, bank loans for used cars were tricky to get, and were much more expensive than new car loans. But that’s changing. With car dealers successfully edging banks out of… Read More
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For many Americans, itâs difficult to escape college without accumulating some degree of student loan debt. In fact, the average debt for a Class of 2019 graduate was $28,950. Not only does your student loan…
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Student loans are meant to help students pursue higher levels of education. For many people it is hard to get student loans without a cosigner because the banks want reassurance that if the student is unable to pay then the person guaranteeing the loan will be able to pay it off. According to the Consumer […]
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SoFi â short for Social Finance, Inc. â started out doing refinances for student loan debts, but have expanded into mortgages and personal loans. And beyond lending, they now offer wealth management and life insurance. Based in Healdsburg, California, and founded in 2011, SoFi has funded more than $25 billion in loans to over 425,000 […]
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