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Student Loans

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Jun 24, 2023 by Maurie Backman
Should You Wait to Start Investing Until Your Student Loans Are Paid Off?
Holding off on investing could really hurt you in the long run.
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Jun 24, 2023 by Matt Frankel, CFP
Should You Refinance Your Student Loans in 2023?
Student loan refinancing might sound tempting, but here's what you need to know first.
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Jun 24, 2023 by Selena Maranjian
What Happens If You Don't Pay Back Your Student Loans for 1 or More Years?
Things get bad after 90 days of not making student loan payments -- and much worse after 270 days.
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Jun 23, 2023 by Maurie Backman
Here's How You Can Repay the Average $37,338 in Student Loan Debt in 5 Years
Shed that debt in less time with these important tips.
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Jun 22, 2023 by Katie Brockman
Is It Better to Pay Off Student Loans or Invest in the Stock Market in 2023?
Here's exactly how to make the most of your money.
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Jun 22, 2023 by Maurie Backman
You'll Want to Read This Before You Start Repaying Your Student Loans
The government's three-year pause on student loan payments is ending soon. Here's how to prepare for the change.
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Jun 21, 2023 by Matt Frankel, CFP
Should You Refinance Your Student Loans Before Aug. 30?
A select group of student loan borrowers could benefit from refinancing. Are you one of them?
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Jun 20, 2023 by Maurie Backman
Student Loan Repayment Will Resume by Aug. 30. Here Are 3 Ways to Prepare.
Don't wait until those payments start back up to figure out a game plan.
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Jun 19, 2023 by Matt Frankel, CFP
Can a Bad Credit Score Impact My Student Loan Refinancing Options?
Here's how your credit score could factor into the decision.
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Jun 19, 2023 by Maurie Backman
Are You Paying Too Much Interest on Student Loans? Here's When to Consider Refinancing.
If your debt carries an unreasonably high interest rate, it may be time for a change.
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Jun 19, 2023 by Kailey Hagen, CFP
Everything You Need to Know About 529 Plans and Student Loans
There are a few caveats you need to be aware of before paying student debt with 529 funds.
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Jun 18, 2023 by Maurie Backman
Student Debt Levels Keep Growing. Here's How to Help Minimize the Burden for Your Kids.
It's a problem that seems to be getting worse through the years.
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Jun 18, 2023 by Dan Caplinger
This Could Be the Best-Case Scenario for Student Loan Borrowers
There's a lot at stake right now, and borrowers under pressure are hoping for a positive outcome.
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Jun 17, 2023 by Katie Brockman
4 Ways to Pay Off Student Loans and Save for Retirement at the Same Time
With some creative budgeting, you can work toward both goals at the same time.
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Jun 17, 2023 by Maurie Backman
Should You Accelerate Your Student Loan Payoff If Your Monthly Payments Aren't So Large?
It may be feasible to boost your monthly loan payments if they're smaller. But is that the route you should take?
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Jun 17, 2023 by Christy Bieber
Student Loans Eat Up 6% of the Average American's Monthly Income. Where Should the Rest Be Going?
If you're spending a good portion of your income on student loans, what should you do with the rest of your money?
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Jun 17, 2023 by Charlene Rhinehart
When Do Student Loan Payments Resume? 5 Surefire Ways to Prepare
Don't let the return of student loan repayments catch you off guard.
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Jun 16, 2023 by Maurie Backman
This State Has the Least Amount of Student Loan Debt -- but It's Still a Lot
Student debt levels vary by state. But no matter where you live, it can be burdensome.
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Jun 16, 2023 by Matt Frankel, CFP
Is Refinancing Your Student Loans Worth It in 2023?
Federal student loan refinancing could be worth it for some people, but not for most borrowers.
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Jun 16, 2023 by Charlene Rhinehart
Joe Biden and Student Loans: 2 Huge Things Americans Need to Know
President Biden has been making a ton of moves on the student loan scene, but a few items still need to be ironed out.
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