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Here's a guide on how to pay off your student loans in 5 years.
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How to Pay Off Your Student Loans in 5 Years: A Practical Guide

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
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 …
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Student Loan Assistance and Forgiveness: Fact or Fiction?

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
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 …
Here's how to pay off your student loans faster.
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9 Ways to Pay Off Your Student Loans Sooner

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022
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 …
Consider refinancing your student loans through a credit union
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Refinancing Your Student Loans Through a Credit Union

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
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. …
There are ways that you can qualify for student loan forgiveness
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2 Ways Anyone Can Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
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 …
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How to Pay Off Your Student Loan Debt Faster

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
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 …
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Student Loan Forgiveness for Teachers

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
If you’re a teacher now, then you’re probably right in the midst of experiencing the troubles that many other teachers face–generally low starting salaries despite having a stack of student loans that seems like it could reach to the moon and back. You’ve probably heard rumblings about teachers being eligible for forgiveness of their student …
Here's our ultimate guide to refinancing your student loans.
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The Ultimate Guide to Refinancing Your Student Loans

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on November 14, 2024
Refinancing replaces your existing loans with a new loan through a private vendor, and could potentially change your interest rate, monthly payments, and terms. Refinancing could save you thousands of dollars in the long run, especially if you can score a lower interest rate, or help you better manage high monthly payments. All refinancing is …

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