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Student Loans

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Aug 1, 2023 by Christy Bieber
The Average Borrower Takes 21 Years to Repay Their Student Loans. 3 Ways to Cut That in Half
If you don't want to take two decades to pay back your student debt, making extra payments or taking advantage of loan forgiveness could help you become debt-free faster.
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Aug 1, 2023 by Maurie Backman
Student Loan Borrowers Added to Their Debt During the Pandemic, Data Shows
There's a reason so many people are poised to struggle once student loan payments resume this fall.
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Jul 31, 2023 by Maurie Backman
Approaching Retirement With Student Debt? Here's Your Game Plan.
It's best to shed that debt before your income shrinks.
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Jul 30, 2023 by Maurie Backman
Here's Some Good News for Student Loan Borrowers Who Are Worried About Missing Payments
Falling behind on loan payments could hurt your credit, but you might have some flexibility there.
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Jul 29, 2023 by Charlene Rhinehart
Saving for College Tuition? 3 Ways to Make the Most of Every Single Penny
College isn't cheap, so you'll want to make the most of your savings.
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Jul 29, 2023 by Charlene Rhinehart
Here's Exactly How to Pay Off $10,000 in Student Loans by 2030
The sooner you pay off student loan debt, the faster you can free up some cash for other financial goals.
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Jul 29, 2023 by Maurie Backman
Could Taking On Too Much Student Debt Wreck Your Retirement?
Those loans might linger longer than you'd expect them to.
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Jul 28, 2023 by Maurie Backman
The Biden Administration Just Erased $130 Million in Student Loan Balances. Here's Who Benefited.
It's a step in the right direction.
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Jul 27, 2023 by Maurie Backman
Considering Dropping Out Due to the SCOTUS Student Loan Ruling? Read This First.
You may be inclined to call it quits on college now that student debt won't be forgiven -- but that could be a mistake.
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Jul 27, 2023 by Selena Maranjian
3 Reasons to Include Dividend Stocks as Part of Your Student Loan Repayment Plan
Including dividend-paying stocks in your portfolio is a powerful strategy that can help you reach many goals.
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Jul 26, 2023 by Selena Maranjian
Read This Article Before Dropping Out of College – Your Wallet Will Thank You
Yes, college is very expensive. But not getting a college degree can be quite costly, too.
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Jul 26, 2023 by Maurie Backman
Here's What Warren Buffett Thinks of College Tuition, and It Might Surprise You
College may be not the necessary expense you think it is.
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Jul 25, 2023 by Maurie Backman
Exactly How to Repay the Average $37,338 in Student Loan Debt by 2030
If you play your cards right, you can shed that debt in less than a decade.
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Jul 24, 2023 by Maurie Backman
At Risk of Defaulting on Your Student Loans? Biden's SAVE Repayment Plan Could Help.
Student loan payments will soon start coming due, but some borrowers may be in for relief.
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Jul 24, 2023 by Maurie Backman
1 Mark Cuban Quote on Student Loans That Every Undergrad Should Read
It might inspire you to knock out your debt sooner.
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Jul 22, 2023 by Maurie Backman
Looking to Take Out Private Student Loans? Read This First
Private loans may not be your best borrowing option for many reasons.
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Jul 21, 2023 by Maurie Backman
Every Undergraduate Should Read This Article Before They Take Out Student Loan Debt
A few key decisions could prevent a world of regret.
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Jul 20, 2023 by Maurie Backman
Here's Exactly Why Defaulting on Loans Can Wreck Your Finances
It's something that could have serious long-term consequences.
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Jul 19, 2023 by Maurie Backman
Why Do Student Loans Get So Out of Hand, and How Can I Avoid It?
Borrowing too much and mismanaging the repayment process can lead to a world of financial hurt.
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Jul 19, 2023 by Keith Speights
Biden's Backup Student Loans Plan: How Long Could His Plan B Take?
Even the president acknowledges that his backup plan for student debt relief will take a while.
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