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June 12, 2017

Affording College: What Are My Payment Options?

Affording College: What Are My Payment Options? The cost of attending college has risen drastically over the past two decades.…

Affording College: What Are My Payment Options?

Affording College: What Are My Payment Options? The cost of attending college has risen drastically over the past two decades.…

June 12, 2017

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May 30, 2017

Millennials Think About Personal Finance Differently

By Dave Rathmanner When it comes to personal finance, millennials aren’t like their parents. In fact, they’re a generation that…

Millennials Think About Personal Finance Differently

By Dave Rathmanner When it comes to personal finance, millennials aren’t like their parents. In fact, they’re a generation that…

May 30, 2017

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September 14, 2016

Consolidate and Travel the World

Great Vacations Are Possible A student loan can seem like an anchor, and while it’s incredibly tempting to run from…

Consolidate and Travel the World

Great Vacations Are Possible A student loan can seem like an anchor, and while it’s incredibly tempting to run from…

September 14, 2016

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August 24, 2016

Refinancing student loans can help improve your budget

Refinanced Loans Make for Better Budgets Whether you’re just starting to look for a career after college, or you’ve spent…

Refinancing student loans can help improve your budget

Refinanced Loans Make for Better Budgets Whether you’re just starting to look for a career after college, or you’ve spent…

August 24, 2016

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June 15, 2016

5 Long-term Benefits of Private Student Loan Consolidation

In the short term, consolidating your student loans privately has obvious benefits — consolidation can help reduce monthly costs and…

5 Long-term Benefits of Private Student Loan Consolidation

In the short term, consolidating your student loans privately has obvious benefits — consolidation can help reduce monthly costs and…

June 15, 2016

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June 10, 2016

6 Questions to Ask Before You Refinance Your Student Loans

Choosing to refinance your student loans can save you money and lower the monthly payments. Still, before signing on for…

6 Questions to Ask Before You Refinance Your Student Loans

Choosing to refinance your student loans can save you money and lower the monthly payments. Still, before signing on for…

June 10, 2016

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May 3, 2016

5 Things Every Commencement Speaker Should Say

Once again it’s college graduation season. Commencement speakers are being announced at a daily pace, many hailing from business and…

5 Things Every Commencement Speaker Should Say

Once again it’s college graduation season. Commencement speakers are being announced at a daily pace, many hailing from business and…

May 3, 2016

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April 25, 2016

How to Improve Your Credit Score Over Time

The Main Ways Your Credit Score Can Improve Over Time Your credit report is one of the defining numbers of…

How to Improve Your Credit Score Over Time

The Main Ways Your Credit Score Can Improve Over Time Your credit report is one of the defining numbers of…

April 25, 2016

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April 21, 2016

5 Savvy Tips for Negotiating a Raise

When entering into negotiations for a raise there are a few key factors to always keep in mind. Consider your…

5 Savvy Tips for Negotiating a Raise

When entering into negotiations for a raise there are a few key factors to always keep in mind. Consider your…

April 21, 2016

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April 15, 2016

Clearing A Balance at The End of the Semester

Clearing up outstanding balances and getting registered for the next semester is important. However, final exams and papers often dominate…

Clearing A Balance at The End of the Semester

Clearing up outstanding balances and getting registered for the next semester is important. However, final exams and papers often dominate…

April 15, 2016

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April 8, 2016

Millennials and Money — The Co-Signer’s Perspective

Cosigning a student loan is an increasingly necessary promise to support the successful future of the ones you love. According…

Millennials and Money — The Co-Signer’s Perspective

Cosigning a student loan is an increasingly necessary promise to support the successful future of the ones you love. According…

April 8, 2016

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April 1, 2016

The Importance of College Planning in April

It’s finally April! The college choice process has officially begun. This is an incredibly exciting time, but also one that…

The Importance of College Planning in April

It’s finally April! The college choice process has officially begun. This is an incredibly exciting time, but also one that…

April 1, 2016

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