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Many borrowers see ads and websites that talk about refinancing their student loans, but they never really understand the reasons to refinance. What are the benefits of refinancing? Why does it even matter? These are fair questions–after all, why take the time to refinance your student loans if you’re not getting anything out of it? …

Student loan payments can be a big hassle for many graduates. Among the major complaints are that many students cannot afford to make their monthly payments once they come due. Do you need to lower your monthly payment to help make ends meet? Well, you’re in luck. There are a number of ways to reduce …

Student loan payments are like that friend who can’t get the hint and sticks around way after the party is over–except, instead of 20 or 30 excruciating minutes, they last about 10 excruciating years. Of course, there are trade-offs between paying more on your loans (having less money now) but paying them off sooner, versus …

Many student borrowers wonder about the idea of loan assistance or forgiveness. There are often ads everywhere for “Obama Loan Forgiveness” programs–but are they legit? We investigated a number of companies and options to learn about these programs and figure out which ones are fact and which ones are peddling fiction. Unfortunately–as you may have …

Student loans have become one of the most common types of loans in the US. As tuition costs have risen, students are relying more and more on student loans to cover the cost of their education. But paying student loans back can feel like a never-ending process. So how do you cut that process into …

Credit unions and community banks have risen in popularity over the last few years, especially among millennials who are looking for an alternative to big traditional banks. These institutions offer a number of key differences from traditional banks. Many people find them preferable to banking with large companies like Wells Fargo or Bank of America. …

Wishing your student loans would magically disappear? You’re not alone. Did you know that you may qualify for student loan forgiveness? Unfortunately there is not a magic wand that will let you quickly wipe out your debt. But, there are some perfectly legitimate ways for all kinds of people to have their student loan debt …

Some students are looking to save money on their monthly student loan payments. Others are looking to pay off their loans as fast as possible–either just to get out of debt, or to save interest over the long term. These two goals usually run contrary to one another, since lowering your monthly payment will likely …